DC--Communications Specialist--National Association of Insurance Commissioners

Job Title Communications Specialist
Employer National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC]
Posted 05/04/09
Job Description

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC] is currently seeking a Communications Specialist; this position is located in Washington, D.C. The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Congressional Outreach
# Proactively stays abreast of regulatory issues and works closely with NAIC Members, executive leadership, and the Communications division to communicate key messages for the NAIC. Works with all divisions to promote NAIC views and products.
# Assists NAIC Officers, membership, and executive leadership with message development and Congressional outreach.
# Works with Government Relations and Communications staff regarding public relations and communications to effectively promote NAIC involvement in policy discussions, debates and projects.
# Provides Hill staff with consumer education materials and informational resources relevant to constituent services.
# Writes and/or edits NAIC speeches, Congressional testimony, talking points and other assignments for NAIC officers and staff as needed.

Media Relations
# Works with the Communications Director to produce timely news releases, consumer alerts and media advisories with key messages from the Association.
# Works closely with the Communications Director and the Public Relations firm to produce the NAIC’s consumer education and media outreach campaign.
# Works with the Communications division to manage and track all media relations efforts.
# Organizes news conferences and special events, as needed.
# Assists DC media with copies of testimony, news releases and background materials during congressional hearings and meetings.
# Works with the Communications division to coordinate outreach activities with state Public Information Officers.
# Responds to media inquiries from the national and trade press.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications required and a minimum of five years of related experience. Previous Congressional experience required. Previous Insurance experience strongly preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
# Must be highly motivated and results oriented.
# Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
# Proficiency with MS Office required.
# Sound business decision-making skills with the ability to understand the “big picture” focus are essential.
# Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff.
# Ability to work collaboratively across business teams required.
# Excellent negotiation skills.
# Must possess superior interpersonal and customer service skills.
# Excellent organization skills.

Requires overnight travel to four (4) national meetings annually, related interim meetings and international travel, as necessary. Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the Association determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

For consideration, please submit a resume to http://careers.vurvexpress.com/joblist.cfm?szFormat=search&szWID=11493&szCID=51720&szSiteID=395 EOE