The Role: News Editor for PIB Group
PIB Group (‘PIB’) is a diversified specialist insurance intermediary founded in 2015. It is a dynamic insurance group created to fill a gap in the market for a specialist, independent, client-centric and service-focused intermediary. Our goal at the outset was to create the UK’s leading independent diversified specialist insurance intermediary, and a business that can provide a genuinely credible alternative to the larger and more established intermediaries. That goal has now evolved to include more international aspirations targeting specialist businesses and teams in Europe.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated News Editor to join our Group Communications & Engagement team, which is part of the People function. This role will be responsible for developing a strategy and taking editorial control of PIB’s news agenda and Group channels.
It’s a newly created role and will play a vital part in supporting the delivery of an effective and engaging communication program that supports PIB's culture of collaboration, and a focus on specialisation, and growth.
Responsibilities:
Our purpose in life within the Group Comms & Engagement team is to help employees be part of shaping our culture by creating connections across our expanding group. We’re passionate about creating conversations by turning up the dial-up on the voice of employees so they feel included, valued and recognised. Our employees have a connection to our leaders and have a strong sense of where we are going and why their role and how they are contributing. And importantly, we want to help create a feeling where we inspire people to feel ‘PIB proud’.
We do this by focusing on five main areas: Employee voice, Leadership/exec connections, PR, Integration and Acquisitions, Internal and external branding.
If you’re a passionate storyteller, then your journalistic skills and qualities to develop sparkling copy and compelling content will be well suited this exciting new position! As an expert in multi-media, your remit will span our Group-wide internal and external channels, so you’ll be charged with taking these channels to new heights… as well as enjoy the creative space to explore new ones to engage our audiences in different ways.
As PIB’s audience is becoming increasingly international and PIB expands across Europe, an emerging opportunity is identifying new ways to engage and embrace colleagues no matter where they are in the PIB family. So you’ll have a brilliant grasp of writing clear and straightforward communications (whatever the medium) to ensure we’re considerate and inclusive of audiences where English may not be their first language.
News and content
- Lead and execute a compelling editorial calendar that brings PIB’s strategy and story to life, aligned to our broader People agenda
- Develop a subtle yet powerful tone and style that embed the PIB principles in an engaging and consistent way
- Draft content that can be adapted for a range of channels – stories, press releases, visuals, conferences/events, TV scripts, webinars, presentations, print literature and more.
- Draft content for exec members and leaders across PIB for internal and external use
- Refresh and introduce new features/series/formats to showcase PIB through the perspective of our people and celebrate our diverse backgrounds, experiences and cultures that make PIB stronger as a collective
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with a network of storytellers and stakeholders to source stories that showcase all areas of PIB to resonate with audiences
- Support and mentor junior members of the team to hone their journalise and copywriting
Impactful channels
Working closely with the Head of Comms & Engagement, and Comms Managers you would play a critical role in planning and executing integrated campaigns through our channels to take and involve audiences on a journey.
You’d lead all Group-wide channels to ensure messages reach audiences across multiple markets while encouraging two-way conversations and enabling people to have a voice.
Oversee the development and rollout of a new social intranet – from creating awareness and driving adoption, through to the more nitty-gritty of governance and maintenance- Overhaul all social media channels and develop a constant stream of content so followers are proud to interact with and share to help amplify messages (esp. our PIB colleagues).
- Develop a strategy that encourages colleagues to act as brand ambassadors and feel confident using social media to help prompt life at PIB to attract talent and promote PIB’s brand.
- Support or lead conferences and events to create memorable experiences that inform, inspire and motivate audiences to take action
- Develop film and video content, including our new inhouse ‘PIB TV’ channel. If you’re comfortable in front of a camera and coaching people to present, that would be a bonus!
- Review and refresh our existing channels toolkit including email, e-newsletters, external website, video, local newsletters, microsites, print etc
- Develop governance by acting as the guardian and main contact on channel usage, when, why… and who for. Plus regularly monitor the effectiveness of the channels to continually improve, and explore new ones.
Experience:
Strong journalist and editor experience, and working with multiple channels- Strong communication experience with the ability to provide a strategic outlook and counsel/advice to key stakeholders
- At the same time, able to plan and deliver internal communication strategies, projects, and activities in a compelling and interesting way including tactical activities
- Experience writing sparkling copy for a variety of channels
- Ability to work collaboratively with members of the comms team and People colleagues
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with internal communication channels, content creation, and measurement
- Proven experience in stakeholder management at all levels, including executive members.
- Experience working in the insurance sector or a related industry is a plus
If you have a passion for communication, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and have a track record of delivering impactful communication campaigns, then we encourage you to apply for this role.
Further information:
As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -
- Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
- Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
- Company pension scheme
- Very generous maternity and paternity leave packages
- A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package.
- Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
- Referral schemes
- Discounted rates on PIB products
- We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
- If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to ‘give something back’ interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day.
- We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
- PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
- Backed by PIB Group, the PIB Community Trust supports fundraising where you can apply for grants to go towards your chosen charity
- PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB’s carbon footprint.
We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.