Nonqualified Deferred Communications Consultant

Overview

Newport, an Ascensus company, helps employers offer their associates a more secure financial future through retirement plans, insurance and consulting services. Newport offers comprehensive plan solutions and consulting expertise to plan sponsors and the advisors who serve them. As a provider and partner, Newport is independent, experienced, and responsive.

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Communications Consultant. You are passionate about educating and clearly communicating the benefits of nonqualified retirement plans. You write to inspire positive retirement plan behavior (enrolling, saving more, etc.) that leads to plan understanding, appreciation, and engagement. You will create and execute customized, targeted communication campaigns that enhance the overall participant experience and achieve measurable business objectives. Objectives may include enhancing plan knowledge and appreciation, increasing participation and contribution rates, clarifying NQDC distribution rules and strategies, and product rollouts.

The NQDC Communication Consultant supports all NQ plans, including Newport and institutional partners.

• Research, design, write, and edit NQDC communications programs using a multi-media approach (email, print, digital, face-to-face, etc.).
• Partner with Marketing to create global education materials used by NQDC plans.
• Support NQ institutional partners in participant communications, including core educational materials, client-specific requests, and special projects.
• Create customized targeted communication campaigns for clients based on goals and objectives, identifying measurable goals and results for each campaign.
• Engage with product and compliance teams to ensure materials are accurate and approved for use with participants.
• Proactively recommend new communication initiatives based on marketplace observations, participant, and client needs.
• Travel: less than 10%.
• Protect and properly handle all confidential data to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Align with Ascensus Core Values:
  People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always®, demonstrating respect in actions and interactions.
• Supervision:
  None.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in the retirement plan (preferably NQDC) or benefits consulting marketplace, with demonstrated expertise across marketing disciplines including participant communications programs.
• Strong attention to detail and experience proofreading and editing.
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office (advanced PowerPoint), Adobe, Illustrator, and Brainshark.
• Excellent writing and creative skills. Knowledge of graphic identity standards.
• Problem solving: proactive, resourceful, and able to exercise sound judgment.
• Interpersonal skills: works well with others and interacts effectively with all levels of employees including senior executives.
• Strong project management: able to develop and execute project plans, manage multiple assignments, and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of current issues and marketplace trends; high initiative and commitment to delivering high-quality client initiatives.
• Ability to accept responsibility for all aspects of assigned work.
• Note for virtual remote positions: maintain an uninterrupted virtual workspace during business hours; ensure family care is in place; internet speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better; if more than one person uses the same connection, a stronger connection is required.
• Call center note: hardwire equipment to the internet router or be in close proximity to the router as required.

• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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• Company overview:
  Ascensus helps millions save for a better future, with a collaborative, idea-sharing environment, professional development, tuition reimbursement, generous rewards, PTO, medical/dental/vision benefits, HSA with employer contribution up to $1,100, 401(k) and 529 college savings match programs, volunteer opportunities, and business casual dress.