Communications Consultant

This role leads channel and content strategy for advisor-facing communications, ensuring a clear, consistent, and effective experience across all touchpoints. The consultant defines channel roles and governance, establishes intake and prioritization frameworks, and drives alignment through disciplined editorial planning and integrated storytelling. Serving as an advisor to Distribution leaders, the role translates enterprise priorities into cohesive communication strategies while advocating for simplicity, clarity, and the overall advisor experience. The position also includes a targeted level of communications consulting with Distribution leaders to advance enterprise and divisional priorities through thoughtful communication planning and selective tactical execution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as lead consultant, strategist and planner on specific enterprise, “run-the-business” and organizational reputation communication initiatives. Deeply understands enterprise business objectives and strategies; can effectively offer and execute communications counseling and solutions that help achieve objectives; advocates for the creation of a member-growth culture; seeks opportunities to use communication to support changes in business practices/processes leading to the creation of the desired culture. Is responsible for all resources to effectively plan, implement, manage and evaluate initiatives. Plans and implements multi-channel, multi-audience communications strategies, considering the specific needs/interests of the content senders and receivers (e.g., members of the field organization, corporate leaders and staff, chapter and member volunteer leaders, the media, etc.). Provides support for content development on enterprise initiatives; writes/edits internal, field, chapter/member leader and media relations communications as necessary. Can create effective communication for distribution in multiple channels, including traditional (print), web-based collaboration and internal/external social media channels. Understands and applies best practices from other divisions and work groups (and from outside the organization) to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of communications. Works with internal and external creative resources to plan and implement key enterprise communication initiatives working both independently and on behalf of key business partners. Understands, applies change management disciplines in the creation of communication plans. Works in partnership with channel managers to ensure the distribution of timely and relevant communication supporting specific initiatives. Support revenue generation in business line

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing or related field required (advanced degree desirable) Approximately 7 – 10 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing Demonstrated leadership in developing strategic, multi-channel communication programs, plans Strong relationship management, interpersonal, influencing and networking skills Well-developed writing, editing and communication management skills Experience in change leadership and management disciplines/principles Experience working with web-based collaboration applications and/or internal/external social media Experience working with internal/external communications and creative services vendors Proven knowledge of the insurance and/or financial services industry Preferred Strategic ability – Understands the current state, develops a shared vision and is able to develop and drive strategies to move toward the vision. Strong relationship skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization. Influencing skills – Through personal example and persuasive communication, influence others to support shared goals and commit to action. Strong customer focus – The ability to manage multiple customers needs simultaneously. Proven knowledge of the financial services industry. Pay Transparency Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $104,063.00 - $140,793.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important. The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion. Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and request Human Resources.

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