Acrisure

Director, External Communications

Acrisure$110K — $130K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in corporate communications, public relations, or related fields
  • Strong media relations skills with proven success in earned media
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities
  • Experience in executive communications and thought leadership
  • Knowledge of reputation management and crisis communications
  • Proficient in managing social media and digital communication programs
  • Ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

  • Partner with executives to create speeches, presentations, and thought leadership content
  • Enhance executive visibility through strategic media and conference opportunities
  • Develop communication plans for key business initiatives
  • Foster media relationships to elevate brand awareness
  • Craft press materials and monitor industry trends for reputation management
  • Lead social media strategies that boost engagement
  • Create compelling content that reflects company vision and achievements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Immediate vesting in 401(k) and additional financial wellness options
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave, including for adoptive parents
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental wellness resources
Full Job Description

Job Summary:

Acrisure is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications, to join our growing team. The Director, Corporate Communications is responsible for developing and executing integrated communications strategies that strengthen Acrisure's reputation, support business objectives, and elevate the company's brand presence. This role partners closely with executives, business leaders, and cross functional stakeholders to deliver compelling communications across external channels.

The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with exceptional storytelling skills, strong media relations experience, and the ability to translate complex business initiatives into meaningful messages that resonate with key audiences. This individual will play a critical role in supporting executive communications, corporate messaging, media engagement, thought leadership, social media strategy, and reputation management.

Responsibilities:

Executive Communications

  • Partner with senior leaders to develop speeches, presentations, talking points, and thought leadership content.
  • Support executive visibility efforts through media opportunities, industry conferences, speaking engagements, and awards programs.
  • Create executive briefing materials and communication plans for key business initiatives.
  • Ensure executive communications are aligned with Acrisure's values, business priorities, and brand messaging.

Media Relations & Reputation Management

  • Build and maintain relationships with industry, trade, regional, and national media.
  • Identify proactive earned media opportunities that elevate Acrisure's brand and market position.
  • Draft media materials including press releases, statements, briefing documents, and background materials.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging issues that may impact company reputation.
  • Support crisis and issues management communications planning and response efforts.

Social Media & Digital Communications

  • Oversee enterprise social media strategies and content plans that strengthen awareness and engagement.
  • Support executive and corporate thought leadership initiatives across LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
  • Monitor social media performance metrics and recommend optimizations.
  • Coordinate digital communications efforts surrounding company news, events, and strategic announcements.

Content Strategy & Storytelling

  • Develop compelling content that communicates Acrisure's vision, culture, achievements, and business impact.
  • Lead creation of press releases, articles, blogs, executive communications, videos, and other communication assets.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify and promote meaningful stories.
  • Ensure brand consistency across communication channels and audience touchpoints.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

  • Manage and develop communications team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner closely with Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Operations, Investor Relations, and business leaders to align communication strategies.
  • Coordinate relationships with external agencies, consultants, and vendors as needed.
  • Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Acrisure's communications programs and best practices.

Requirements

  • Proven experience developing and executing corporate communications strategies.
  • Strong media relations experience and demonstrated success generating earned media coverage.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and storytelling abilities.
  • Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of reputation management and crisis communications principles.
  • Experience managing social media and digital communication programs.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, or related disciplines.
  • Experience working within a complex corporate environment preferred.
  • Experience leading communications initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups preferred.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Employee Benefits

We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:

  • Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.

  • Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.

  • Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.

  • Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

  • … and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

 

About Acrisure

Acrisure is an insurance brokerage firm that provides a range of insurance products and services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Caledonia, Michigan. Acrisure offers a wide range of insurance products, including property and casualty, employee benefits, and personal lines insurance. The company has grown rapidly through a series of acquisitions, and now has over 500 offices in the United States and around the world. Acrisure has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, and has won numerous awards for its innovative insurance products and services.
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Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2006

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