Calling all storytellers! Symetra is recruiting for a PowerPoint-obsessed, wordsmith to join our
Corporate Communications team as a
Senior Strategic Communications Manager. About the roleIn this high-impact role, you'll be the go-to communications partner for our Chief Operations Officer and their Technology and Operations organization, turning strategic messaging and concepts into visually compelling slides and communications.
What you will do- Presentations: Craft compelling, visually powerful presentations that command the room - from board of directors' meetings to business reviews, parent-company briefings and org-wide town halls.
- Content: Write, edit and polish everything from emails and internal news articles to Microsoft Teams posts and PowerPoint decks, ensuring they are always clear, accurate and on-brand. Partner with leaders to shape talking points, champion Symetra's Style Guide, tackle ad hoc communications, and keep the org's SharePoint home page fresh.
- Meeting/Event Planning: Help bring internal employee-centric events to life, including town halls, business reviews, operations summits, technology conferences and all-manager meetings.
- General Support: Jump in on communications activities for org projects and initiatives wherever you're needed most.
What we offer youBenefits and PerksWe don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
CompensationSalary Range: $96,700 - $161,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
Who You Are- A gifted writer and editor who turns complex business topics into clear, concise and compelling communications.
- A trusted advisor who counsels senior leaders, builds genuine trust and juggles input from multiple partners with ease.
- A disciplined planner who maps out communication with intention and foresight.
- A meticulous eye that catches every detail others miss.
- A visual storyteller who builds presentations that inform and inspire.
- A sharp project manager who keeps multiple deliverables and deadlines on track without breaking a sweat.
- A strategic communicator with strong business sense who understands organizational goals, identifies key messages and connects communications to broader strategy.
- A collaborative, adaptable individual who stays cool, navigating ambiguity, sensitive topics and evolving leader needs.
- An open and receptive user of AI and automation.
- A skilled Microsoft 365 user who creates polished presentations and communications, with expertise in PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- A professional with a strong educational foundation, backed by a high school diploma (required) and a college degree (preferred).
