Americo is hiring a full time Marketing Communication Specialist to join our expanding team!

The hours for this position are Monday- Friday 8:00 - 5:00 at our Downtown Kansas City, MO office.

Overview

The Marketing department is responsible for developing clear, compliant communications that support Americo's life insurance and annuity products across digital, print, and agent-facing channels.

This role supports agents, IMOs, sales partners, internal teams, and consumers and plays a key role in translating product features, policy benefits, and process concepts into accurate, audience-ready content that supports sales, strengthens relationships, and protects the integrity of the Americo brands within established guidelines and service level expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop integrated campaign content: Create clear, consistent messaging for life insurance and annuity products across email, web, print, and agent-facing materials, ensuring communications reflect product value, audience needs, and brand standards.
Coordinate compliance reviews: Submit marketing content to Product, Legal, and Compliance for review through Compliance Tracking software. Track requested revisions through completion and confirm each piece has documented approval before it is released.
Track content through the review process: Move communication pieces through drafting, review, revision, approval, and delivery on the established schedule, monitoring status and following up with reviewers to keep pieces on time.
Support agent and IMO marketing requests: Fulfill agent advertising and content requests using pre-approved, brand-consistent materials and route non-standard requests through the compliance review process.
Maintain brand and message consistency: Apply established brand voice, visual guidelines, and messaging frameworks across channels so agents, partners, and consumers experience a consistent Americo brand.
Support product and sales education: Produce promotional and educational materials that help agents and internal teams understand product features, positioning, and competitive advantages for life insurance and annuity offerings.
Track communication performance: Monitor engagement and response metrics, identify trends, and recommend content or channel adjustments that improve reach and effectiveness.
Support cross-functional and ad hoc projects by partnering with senior leadership and other departments on special initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related
0-2+ years of work experience in any of the following: marketing, communications, copywriting, or related
Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Working knowledge of desktop publishing and creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, HubSpot, and common social media and email marketing platforms.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Portfolio or work samples demonstrating marketing communications, content development, and copywriting experience

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with financial services and insurance products, including an understanding of compliance, disclosures, and regulatory requirements in marketing communications.

About Us

Americo: We're in this for life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it's the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!

Compensation

What You'll Love About Working at Americo:

Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.

Learning and Development

We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.

Work-Life Balance

We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays. We also support new parents with maternity and parental leave programs, along with paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Health and Well-Being

We are committed to your health and are pleased to offer flexible benefits designed to support you and your family, with high-quality coverage and meaningful company contributions.

Benefits include PPO and HDHP medical plan options with HSA and FSA eligibility, along with dental and vision coverage. Additionally, we provide company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, a confidential EAP, a wellness program, comprehensive health resources, corporate fitness discounts, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Future Planning

Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.

Giving Back

We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.

The Fun Stuff

Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other's company.

Bustling Environment

Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you'll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices. Downtown parking is a premium, but we've got you covered.

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