NCCI is hiring: Public Relations and Communications Manager in Boca Raton

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1923, NCCI has been committed to fostering a healthy workers compensation system. We are the nation's trusted source for accurate, objective workers compensation information. At NCCI, we recognize that our employees are the reason our legacy endures today. We're motivated by the opportunity to do challenging and interesting work, and our Total Rewards package attracts top talent. Our employees care about each other, and the communities in which they live and work. Our values of integrity, respect, quality and excellence, responsibility, and commitment guide our success.

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

We come from diverse backgrounds, so our commitment to inclusion is what brings us together to work as one.

• We respect each other and value our differences.
• We can be authentic and feel like we belong.
• We promote equity in our organization and our community.

At NCCI, we're looking for a Public Relations and Communications Manager to join our team in managing key public relations (PR) and thought leadership messaging and communications initiatives.

In this role, you'll contribute to media and thought leadership strategy development, serving as our media contact support, managing our media center and news delivery platform, and providing content support for various departments.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to support the speaker procurement, content and agenda development, and related media initiatives for NCCI's Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) - the premier event for workers compensation executives.

While our headquarters is located in sunny Boca Raton, FL, this position has the potential to work remotely within the United States.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Public and Media Relations:

• Initiate proactive media coverage on research and messaging
• Manage content submissions, corrections, and op-eds; and create and distribute news releases
• Support interviews and follow-up in response to published materials
• Oversee media vendors for external initiatives to reach industry, state, and national media
• Create and implement media measurement frameworks and support quarterly readouts
• Support corporate award process from inception to execution

Thought Leadership Content and Communications:

• Facilitate thought leadership initiatives and opportunities, including communications campaign management, guidance on key messaging, and creating unique content to connect insights, data, and solutions to support stakeholders
• Support production and content for NCCI's State of the Line Podcast
• Assist with stakeholder communications planning and distributing weekly updates
• Support social media thought leadership content and strategy

Divisional Liaison:

• Serve as a liaison and strategic PR/communications consultant to assigned divisions
• Create content and drive, edit, review, and disseminate company information externally
• Assist with message refinement based on market trends and issues reported in industry news

Annual Insights Symposium (AIS):

• Support the planning and coordination of AIS speakers, content, and media briefings
• Key contributor to overall event content and communications activities

Speaker Strategy:

• Guide NCCI Speaks program supporting identification and management of opportunities to highlight NCCI subject matter expert presenters at industry forums
• Lead NCCI Speaks resource team in the collaboration with content creators, presentation development and review process, and promotional campaigning with engagement

WHAT IT TAKES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or related field
• 5+ years experience in communications, public relations, or marketing
• Have the ability to:
  • Work in a technical environment
  • Interact with staff at all levels
  • Draft press releases/media pitches/articles/presentations
  • Edit communications/publications
  • Drive web site content
  • Position NCCI as an industry thought leader
  • Lead project teams on selected initiatives to ensure established goals are met
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly collaborative approach to implementing communications programs
• Adept at identifying, analyzing, and reporting key public relations and communications metrics
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Experience in a B2B environment with regular C-suite executive interaction
• Completed insurance designations or coursework
• Working knowledge of the workers compensation insurance industry

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE:

• Work for the leader in workers compensation information providing data, insights, and tools for almost 1,000 insurance companies
• Competitive starting base pay plus a targeted annual performance bonus
• For local candidates: a phenomenal work environment, with perks including an onsite café, coffee shop, game room, fitness center, and employee activities and sports leagues to participate in
• Wonderful team of dynamic people to work with who are fun, caring, and friendly
• Positive work environment and culture that celebrates success and honors each other's contributions to the team
• Fantastic benefits package and total rewards offerings

WHO TO CONTACT:

Zach Wierzba

Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

zach_wierzba@ncci.com

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

NCCI Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities to our employees (for example, in hiring, promotions, training) and to all job applicants, and to maintain a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital and veteran status, gender, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants for employment.

We require a drug screen and background check. Smoke-free environment.