Communications Specialist
MAS - Medical Assurance Society
What the role involves
- Creating member communications
- Coordinating corporate initiatives
- Optimising communications
What they ask for
At least 3 years' experience in communications, content or marketing roles with a strong writing focus; experience creating content for multiple audiences and channels; knowledge of plain language principles and accessibility standards; experience using content management systems, email marketing platforms and digital publishing tools
- 3+ yrs experience
About the job
About the Role
Are you a talented writer with a passion for creating clear, engaging content that connects with people? MAS is looking for a Communications Specialist to join our Marketing team on a 13-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll help bring our purpose, voice and values to life through high-quality communications that engage our Members and support a range of business initiatives. The role can be based in Wellington or Auckland and reports to the Content Manager.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing
You'll play a key role in developing and delivering Member-focused communications across a variety of channels, including email, web, social media and publications.
- You'll: Create, edit and proofread engaging content for Member communications, website articles and campaigns.
- Coordinate, manage and execute business-as-usual communications and key corporate initiatives such as the AGM and Annual Report.
- Help maintain MAS's tone of voice and writing standards across all communications.
- Work closely with marketing, product, digital and compliance stakeholders to deliver high-quality content.
- Review and optimise communications to improve member engagement and effectiveness.
Qualifications
About you
You'll be an experienced communications or content professional who enjoys translating complex information into clear, accessible content.
Required Skills
To be successful, you'll bring:
- At least 3 years' experience in communications, content or marketing roles with a strong writing focus.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Experience creating content for multiple audiences and channels.
- Knowledge of plain language principles and accessibility standards.
- Experience using content management systems, email marketing platforms and digital publishing tools.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
About the Company
About MAS
We're a New Zealand owned insurance and investment company with a difference. As a mutual, we're owned by our Members and make meaningful contributions to our community through our charitable foundation.
At MAS, you'll join a team that's:
- Motivated to make a difference
- Focused on delivering high quality outcomes for our Members
- Guided by our values: Make a difference, In it together and Own it, do it
- Supportive, inclusive and committed to helping each other succeed
- Looked after with a range of benefits including Health and Life insurance, Income Protection Insurance and 6% KiwiSaver