POSITION OVERVIEW 

This position provides a full range of corporate communications and public relations leadership to a variety of stakeholders including Penn Mutual’s executives, home and field office associates, boards, rating agencies, and regulatory organizations.  This is a hands-on role that requires a broad knowledge of communications and public relations coupled with the ability to build strong collaborative relationships and credibility with executive leaders and other stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage all internal and external corporate communications, including public relations
• Work closely with the Executive Team to craft communications to all audiences: customers (policyholders), home office associates, field office associates and advisers, board members, and regulatory bodies
• Oversee all internal communications to the Home Office and Field to ensure clarity and connection of messages to the company strategy, priorities and culture
• Develop a wide range of communications tactics, both formal and informal, including press releases, annual reports, newsletters, digital content, emails, speechwriting, videos and more
• Proactively develop and maintain relationships with external institutions (media, industry, press, other) to promote Penn Mutual’s brand identity and awareness
• Be the spokesperson and point person for external media relations
• Work in partnership with other Marketing teams to differentiate Penn Mutual to B2B and B2C audiences
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of internal and external communications professionals
• Other responsibilities may be assigned

Required Skills

• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong professional presence and the ability to effectively work with executive leadership
• Ability to effectively influence others, develop credibility and build relationships inside and outside the organization (executives, leaders, associates, external parties)
• Excellent collaborator with other areas of Marketing
• Navigates across the organization, and builds consensus across functions to achieve common goals
• Good judgment and excellent decision-making capabilities
• Strong results orientation
• Effectively prioritizes work and manages to deadlines
• Excellent project management skills
• Inspirational, empowering and coaching leadership style
• Outstanding skills in working with external partners and agencies
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly learn the insurance industry

Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years leadership experience in corporate communications, including internal/external communications and media/public relations
• Track record of national media activity and placement
• Must have a strong background in developing messages on behalf of a corporation and its executives
• Experience in building and leading high-performing teams
• Financial services industry experience a plus

EDUCATION/LICENSES/PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration or other relevant discipline required; advanced degree a plus

LEVEL = 23

ALL ASSOCIATES EXEMPLIFY OUR PENN MUTUAL VALUES: 

ACTING WITH INTEGRITY—We have the conscious intention to do the right thing.

RESPECTING ONE ANOTHER—We see each other’s distinctiveness as a valued asset.

FOCUSING ON RELATIONSHIPS—We foster meaningful connections with others.

SUSTAINING OUR LEGACY—We are trusted guardians for what we promise.

A SHARED SENSE OF BELONGING—We evoke our place as part of a world that we influence and influences us.

FOR LEADERSHIP ROLES WITHIN PENN MUTUAL, WE BELIEVE THE BELOW CHARACTERISTICS ARE ESSENTIAL: 

EXECUTION FOCUSED—Gets it done.  Drives progress and results towards strategic objectives.

STRATEGIC–Sees the big picture. Challenges boundaries, takes risks and innovates to execute and advance Penn Mutual’s strategy.

AUTHENTIC–Keeps it real. Is principled, transparent, trustworthy and accountable.

DECISIVE – Makes the call. Demonstrates courage, confidence and a bias for action.

EMPOWERING – Develops people. Sets clear expectations, delegates effectively and encourages risk taking.

INFLUENTIAL – Sets the tone. Inspires, motivates and persuades others through their decisions and actions.

PENN MUTUAL IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO). WE PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND ASSOCIATES, ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE LAWS. THIS IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRACTICES FOR HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TRANSFER, DEMOTION, LAYOFF, TERMINATION, RECRUITMENT, COMPENSATION, SELECTION OR TRAINING, AND ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.  ALL EMPLOYMENT-RELATED DECISIONS AND PRACTICES ARE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION.  THIS INCLUDES: RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP AGE, GENDER (INCLUDING PREGNANCY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP OR CIVIL UNION STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, DISABILITY, RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE OR PRACTICE, LIABILITY, VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CLASSIFICATION PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

LEADERS MAY, AT THEIR DISCRETION, CHANGE THE RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION AT ANY TIME DUE TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AND/OR OTHER BUSINESS REASONS.

ABOUT THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Penn Mutual is committed to helping people live life with confidence. At the heart of this purpose is the belief that life insurance is central to a sound financial plan. Through our network of trusted advisers, we are dedicated to helping individuals, families and businesses achieve their dreams. Penn Mutual supports its advisers with retirement and investment services through its wholly owned subsidiary Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Visit Penn Mutual at www.pennmutual.com.

• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong professional presence and the ability to effectively work with executive leadership
• Ability to effectively influence others, develop credibility and build relationships inside and outside the organization (executives, leaders, associates, external parties)
• Excellent collaborator with other areas of Marketing
• Navigates across the organization, and builds consensus across functions to achieve common goals
• Good judgment and excellent decision-making capabilities
• Strong results orientation
• Effectively prioritizes work and manages to deadlines
• Excellent project management skills
• Inspirational, empowering and coaching leadership style
• Outstanding skills in working with external partners and agencies
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly learn the insurance industry