The American Insurance Association (AIA) is the leading property-casualty insurance trade organization, representing approximately 300 insurers that write more than $117 billion in premiums each year. AIA member companies offer all types of property - casualty insurance, including personal and commercial auto insurance, commercial property and liability coverage for small businesses, workers' compensation, homeowners' insurance, medical malpractice coverage, and product liability insurance.

Position Overview

Provides support for the association’s legislative and regulatory activities on the state and federal levels through media relations and targeted communications. 

Analyze complex issues and determine an appropriate public affairs response.

Write press releases, speeches, talking points, grassroots materials, social media communications, letters and memoranda to the association’s membership, articles for the association’s newsletter, and strategy proposals.

Communicate with the media and with the public on behalf of the association.  Serve as spokesperson.  Provide information and referrals.  Manage media lists.

Manage the association’s social media strategy, tactics, and communications.

Manage the association’s grassroots function and capabilities.  

Execute strategic communications plans using appropriate public affairs tactics.

QUALIFICATIONS 

College degree; five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master’s degree preferred.  

Ability to speak and write clearly.

Ability to quickly draft and execute strategic communications.

Working knowledge of the political and legislative process.

Prior experience working with the media.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and a recent writing sample to jobs@aiadc.org with “senior manager public affairs” in the subject line.

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 11/29/11