• Job Description

  Req#: R20051742

  Job Family

  External Communications and Media Relations

  Who We Are

  Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years. We provide investment, retirement, and life insurance solutions to more than 11 million customers throughout the U.S. But the way we see it, our responsibility goes beyond our clients’ accounts. We’re in the business of helping people live well and empowering them to create a better tomorrow through the financial and health-related habits they form today. We help people prepare by providing solutions that consider the whole picture.

  What We Do

  Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, Employee Benefits, and Financial Assets), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People, Places & Brand; Risk; and Technology).

  Job Description Summary

  Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer and serving as an integral member of the Corporate Affairs organization, the Head of Public Relations will be responsible for developing Transamerica’s public relations strategy and managing communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s brand reputation. Key areas of responsibility include media relations (proactive and reactive), crisis communications and issues management, and leadership of the Public Relations team.
  The ideal candidate is passionate about our businesses, our purpose of helping people live their best lives, and the opportunity to individually contribute as well as provide strategic leadership as part of a collaborative growth-focused organization.

  Job Description

  
  Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the PR team and the development and execution of strategic communications plans that advance business objectives and influence public opinion, as well as enhance corporate reputation.
  • Drive consistent press coverage and exposure and oversee regular reporting of key metrics.
  • Serve as a company spokesperson and respond to media inquiries in a prompt manner.
  • Manage crisis communications.
  • Serve as a community and industry ambassador for the organization.
  • Stay up to date on communications trends and industry news, contributing insights and helping to identify opportunities to create greater impact through strategic communications while increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Address gaps in media strategy and opportunities to strengthen media relationships.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues from internal and executive communications, brand and marketing, government and policy affairs, legal and compliance, and other business teams.

  
  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related field
  • 15 years of communications experience, including at least 5 years in a senior public relations role (in house or agency)
  • Financial services industry experience
  • Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, as well as successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high impact placements
  • Ability to quickly recognize and capitalize on breaking news and market developments, with attention to detail and superb execution skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and influence senior executives, as well as direct and indirect reports and peers
  • Ability to align messaging across internal and external communications and create efficiencies to amplify messaging
  • Strong writing and editing skills, as well as experience developing compelling pitches
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to work quickly under pressure, handling and prioritizing multiple assignments
  • Experience in working with business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies
  • Recognized as a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
  • Good judgement and ability to deal with sensitive/confidential matters

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or APR accreditation
  • Expertise in life insurance and retirement

  Working Conditions

  • Office or hybrid office environment
  • Occasional travel

  **Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

  Compensation:

  The US salary for this position generally ranges between $175,000 - $215,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

  Additionally in the US, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

  
  What You Receive:

  • A Comprehensive Wealth + Health package.
  • Wealth Benefits; Competitive Pay, Bonus, and Benefits Package
  • Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

  Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of persons and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.

  What We Offer

  For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees .

  Compensation Benefits

  • Competitive Pay

  • Bonus for Eligible Em ployees

  Benefits Package

  • Pension Plan

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

  Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of s ervice at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • College Coach Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

  • Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)

  Inclusion & Diversity

  Transamerica has made a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and we are proud to be an organization where all perspectives are valued. Transamerica has earned recognition for its strong efforts year-over-year, including from the Human Rights Campaign’s Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, and Seramount’s “100 Best Companies” list.

  In addition, as part of Transamerica’s commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace, the company sponsors employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees and provide a supportive environment for raising diversity awareness and promoting inclusive behavior.

  Giving Back

  Transamerica believes our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.

  https://www.transamerica.com/why-transamerica/aegon-transamerica-foundation

  Transamerica’s Parent Company

  Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Aegon’s roots go back more than 175 years to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world’s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions, and asset management. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

  Websites

  Transamerica | Protecting Your Wealth and Health since 1906

  Aegon Group Corporate Website | Aegon

  Management Team

  Transamerica Leadership - Standing For Financial Innovation Since 1906 | Transamerica

• About the company

  Helping people live better today and worry less about tomorrow. Products: Insurance, Retirement, Investment

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