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Remote Communications Specialist wanted | $60,000 to $65,000 per year

Added 2020-08-20 16:57:07 +0000 UTC

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SALTY

Salty is Embedded Insurance™. Our mission is to insure life’s most important decisions instantly, seamlessly and affordably. Embedded Insurance makes it easy to get the exact coverage you need, exactly when you need it most.

We are an “insurtech” company, solving old-school insurance problems with modern technology solutions. Our dynamic team of software developers, designers and insurance experts is led by seasoned founders, and works all over, with a hub in Salt Lake City, Utah. Everything we make, we’d enthusiastically recommend to our friends and families. We say it how it is (no more insurance jargon) and we believe there is always a better way to do things.

We already have a technology platform, real customers, revenue flowing, and a great pipeline.

We started with auto insurance and employee benefits; two areas where embedding insurance can produce the right policy at a good price with no hassle. But we have much bigger plans.

We work with distribution partners – like auto dealerships – who are already in the right place, with the right customer profile, for us to embed insurance in the primary transaction and fuel their revenue engine. Our goal is to make the experience of working with Salty low-friction for customers and no-friction for our distribution partners.

The ideal candidate is a storyteller – a creative thinker who is excited by technology and is always ideating new and exciting ways to package content. You’re an excellent writer and editor with the keen ability to distill complex concepts into succinct, meaningful content. You have an unwavering attention to detail. You’re dynamic, entrepreneurial, and willing to take on any challenge. You should possess excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills. And you’re able to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment with grace and efficiency.

Previous copywriting experience is required. A portfolio of copy you have written is preferred.

THE ROLE

Activities:

Ability to expand Salty brand voice, pay obsessive attention to narrative consistency, voice, tone, as well as accuracy of content.
Write compelling, clear and strategic copy that drives business results and supports key marketing initiatives while maintaining the Salty voice and vision.
Interact with subject matter experts to understand priorities, objectives, and key messages to distill complex features in an engaging, brand-right way.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues to create content for insureds, distribution partners, and carriers, through branding and advertising language, by understanding the Embedded Insurance™ customer journey experience (i.e. auto, home, renter’s, pet, employee benefits etc.).
Provide general editorial support to colleagues including drafting, editing, and proofreading materials (e.g., press releases, presentations, marketing sheets, website, social media posts).
Ability to organize and prioritize working independently and as part of matrixed teams.
Plan and execute communications strategy and key initiatives.
Work with vendors as needed for project support.
Advanced proficiency with G Suite and Microsoft Office.
Experience with UX writing and content management systems (i.e. Wordpress)
Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Strong writing and editing skills, including proficiency in Associated Press style.
Outgoing and a good communicator, internally and externally. Able to meet and create relationships with new people. Relationships with senior management are crucial to solidify buy-in.
Driving continuous improvement of the copywriting process to effectively deliver quality creative in a high paced environment while elevating the use of language.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Poise and professionalism to interact effectively with business leaders and subject matter experts.
Observant, persuasive, and great attention to detail.

THE BEST THINGS ABOUT THIS JOB:

Storytelling is your passion.
Creating a unique category defining content “Embedded Insurance™” at a fast pace while modernizing a 600-year-old industry.
Part of a dynamic team (Designer) leading and protecting the brand voice and messaging.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

Self-motivated to achieve excellence.
Strong interpersonal skills, especially in listening, writing, problem solving and influencing.
Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
Innovative creative who loves tech and building something from the ground up.
Passion for copywriting, language, user experience, creative direction, and editorial design.
Adaptable to a fast-paced, tech start-up environment with changing requirements.

EdUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field required. Master’s degree or prior experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations a plus.
At least 3-5 years of experience post-graduation.

Travel: Less than 10%

Base salary Annual

Stock-based compensation plan

Benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA Account, Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401(k).

LOCATION

Salty is a deliberately distributed company. We work from multiple locations across the United States, and connect daily via real-time collaboration & communications tools (Slack, Zoom, G Suite, Asana, Figma etc.). We get team members together periodically for workshops and team-building, so access to our Salt Lake City hub is important. This role is ideal for applicants who are currently based in the Mountain time zone, and will work well for those on Central or Pacific time.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as required for employment at Salty.

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