Creative Consultant / Writer

The position is located in Northbrook, IL

The purpose of the department is to act as Allstate's internal creative resource for a range of marketing materials, consumer-facing pieces as well as those aimed at internal audiences, and to develop communications that comply with company brand standards.

The scope of this job is to write internal employee communications and external marketing communications for insurance and financial products. To drive brand consistency across all media based on Allstate brand standards and guidelines. To deliver those communications with operational excellence.

The individual will be responsible for:

1. Writing clear and engaging copy for external consumer marketing materials and employee communications that supports the programs, products, and services offered by Allstate agencies and complies with company brand standards.
2. Working with subject-matter experts to ensure that communications incorporate all required information and to learn enough about the underlying strategy and pertinent market conditions to arrive at the best possible creative approach.
3. Ensuring that communications are delivered with efficiency and timeliness, and without typographical or factual errors.
4. Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with marketing managers and internal clients.
5. Handling multiple on-going projects. Must multi-task efficiently and manage resources, scheduling, estimates, and deadlines.
REQUIREMENTS
The skills required are:

1. Advanced - Writing skills
2. Advanced - Communication skills
3. Advanced - Relationship management and leadership skills
4. Advanced - Strategic and analytic skills
5. Advanced - Creative judgment skills

Experience Required:
6 plus years of marketing, communications or related field. Should have a strong understanding of writing copy for external marketing materials. Agency or client side marketing experience a must. Insurance or financial services industry experience preferred. Broad range of media.

Computer Proficiency:
Word, Excel, Acrobat, Illustrator, PowerPoint

Education:
Masters/MBA - Preferred
Major preference: Bachelor's or Masters degree in communications, journalism, English, or related discipline

To apply to this position please visit www.allstate.jobs and enter Job Code 234729