W. R. Berkley

Senior Communications Specialist

Posted on: 6 Feb 2021

Wilmington, DE

Job Description

Company Details

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is a dynamic company committed to providing world class IT services. We offer a unique culture, enabling our team members to be on the cutting edge of technology while delivering high quality solutions. Our functions include working with various third parties to develop, integrate, and support insurance systems of WRBC's operating units. BTS strives to provide these functions in a holistic manner including helpdesk support, system connectivity, and operational support. Additional responsibilities include coordinating communications regarding best practices in the use of our supported systems and researching new technology. BTS is constantly growing and expanding to meet the changing demands of one of the most successful insurance organizations in the world.

What were looking for

Want to build something from the ground up and create the voice of a company? We are looking for a self-motivated communications specialist with experience handling both internal and external business communications. This role will develop strategy and content to build trust and engagement across the brands we work with. The right candidate will be skilled at creating content to engage employees internally and build a pipeline for talent acquisition. The role will be integral in paving a way for a stronger brand both internally and externally.

Beyond that, were looking for someone with a high degree of ownership. And the way we tend to define ownership is in terms of your willingness to look critically at yourself and make changes. Problems are inevitable, and youll fail sometimes. We are looking for people who will take responsibility for failures, learn from them, and reinvest that learning in their work.

We believe in an idea and execution meritocracy. In other words, a place where the best ideas win and the people who deliver the most value get the most opportunities.

As we grow our team, we are looking for inquisitive, entrepreneurial people who are excited to reimagine the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

* Learn how our business works at all levels of the organization and operating units we serve
* Plan and design multi-faceted communication tactics and tools that cater to multiple audiences
* Build strategy and content for better customer alignment and engagement, creating narratives that are easy to understand at all levels of expertise
* Build strategy and content for employee engagement activities like on-boarding, annual meetings and others
* Create and manage branding for all recruiting initiatives, including the management of our website and enriching our social media presence.
* Find creative ways to build a talent pipeline, by way of organizing community outreach activities like Hackathons and other events
* Build relationships across the organization to better understand differing perspectives and viewpoints
* Strategically measure and evaluate the success of deployed tactics and tools
* Assist with communications and branding as it relates internal initiatives and projects
* Manage projects to ensure content is publication-ready by launch deadline
* Provide copy review and guidance for both internal and external communications
* Actively participate in and lead projects involving stakeholders across the organization

Qualifications

* 5 plus years of experience in Marketing, Communications or similar field
* Strong presentation and communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively across an organization, developing relationships and understanding multiple view points
* Business and technical writing skills
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Demonstrated ability to use multiple channels effectively to deliver content
* Experience developing and executing marketing campaigns and/or strategy
* Graphic design skills Adobe Creative Suite preferred
* Bachelors degree required

W. R. Berkley

Greenwich, CT

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance. Each of the Berkley companies, or operating units, within Berkley participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product.

Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of our Berkley companies to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. This decentralized structure provides financial accountability and incentives to local management and enables us to attract and retain the highest caliber professionals.

We have the expertise and resources to utilize our strengths in the present environment, and the flexibility to anticipate, innovate and respond to whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.

 

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