Consultant, Communications

Overview

If you’re passionate about becoming a Nationwide associate and believe you have the potential to be something great, let’s talk. At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role serves as the primary communications partner for the Property & Casualty Personal Lines Sales & Distribution and Personal Lines Product & Underwriting senior leaders and their organizations.

These areas are critical to the success of the business, requiring a strong communications advisor to provide strategic consultation and influence along with tactical execution. The person will develop and deliver communications strategies that align with business priorities, drive engagement and support organizational goals.

This is a hybrid position located in Columbus Ohio, and you will be required to come into the office two days per week.

We have a great story to tell and are looking for great storytellers to help us inform, persuade and engage our internal and external audiences. Communicators at Nationwide are charged with narrating great stories that inspire people to take action. If you’re up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!

As a Consultant, you'll implement sophisticated communication programs and advise senior management on communications to support strategic plans for the organization.

• Responsible for the design, development, production and distribution of communication programs for strategically complex internal/external communication programs/projects.
• Provides consultation to senior management and project leaders on internal/external communication issues and programs to ensure that communication plans support the business unit's and/or company's critical initiatives and objectives.
• Leads planning, design, development and implementation of communication projects/programs for internal/external audiences to increase associate understanding of the business plan and initiatives; advertise and promote products and services; strengthen relationships; increase visibility within the industry; and build community awareness of the company and/or business unit as a respected corporate citizen.
• Consults on complex communication productions and serves as project leader for assigned communications projects.
• Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of the materials and programs and provides recommendations to senior management on new/revised communications practices, programs and strategies.
• Handles analysis and evaluation on the impact and effectiveness of communications materials, programs and events.
• Provides procedural direction to unit/team members on projects. Monitors training procedures and performs training duties. Acts as technical liaison with other departments.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to the Associate Vice President. This is an individual contributor role.

• Education
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  Undergraduate studies in communications, journalism, advertising or related field; master's level studies preferred.
• Experience
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  Typically, eight or more years of proven experience in a communications field, including developing and running focused and impactful corporate communications programs.
• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
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  Demonstrated knowledge in communication techniques and strategies as well as in print, audio-visual and web production processes, and layout and design rules and concepts. Proven knowledge in advertising, public relations, organizational dynamics and sales/marketing communication concepts is preferred. Accountable for long-term communications projects, as well as quick turnaround assignments and comfortable working with and influencing large cross-functional teams toward a common goal.
  
  Ability to articulate a vision and drive successful and measurable results, as well as the ability to interact, influence and build a positive relationship with business executives. Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to prepare and…