Global External Communications Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Global External Communications Specialist to support Aon's Global Media Relations team. This role is ideal for a strong communicator with a passion for storytelling, media engagement and digital content. The specialist will play a key role in drafting external communications, managing editorial calendars, and supporting media monitoring and analytics.

Your Impact in This Role

Communications plays a critical role in shaping perceptions within Aon and outside our firm about how we help clients make better decisions and deliver positive outcomes for colleagues, clients and the communities we serve. We're a team that works hard, supports each other and manages to have fun while making an impact.

Aon's Global External Communications Specialist will play a pivotal role in amplifying Aon's voice across global platforms by ensuring the seamless execution of media strategies and content delivery. By supporting the Global External Communications team with day-to-day operations, this role will help maintain the rhythm and responsiveness of Aon's external communications. Your contributions will range from drafting press releases and social media posts to managing content calendars, which will ensure that Aon's messaging is timely, consistent and aligned with strategic priorities. Your collaboration with internal stakeholders will help streamline content development and approval processes, ultimately strengthening Aon's global media presence and reputation. Through your proactive, detail-oriented and communicative approach, you'll be instrumental in driving the team's efficiency and impact.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Provide day-to-day support to the Global External Communications team, including drafting content and project management.
• Draft and edit external-facing materials such as press releases, social media posts and blog content for the firm's newsroom.
• Maintain and update content calendars for global social media channels, blog posts and press releases to ensure timely and coordinated messaging.
• Assist in the use and maintenance of media monitoring tools (e.g., Meltwater, Cision) to track coverage, compile reports and analyze media trends.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather content, approvals and feedback for media materials.
• Monitor company news through email alerts and trade publications.
• Monitor industry news and competitor activity to inform media strategy and content development.
• Actively use AI tools in communications activities to enhance efficiency, creativity, and strategic impact.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal communication colleagues to support the Aon United strategy, promoting the Aon story and assisting partners in delivering their goals.
• Support other global communication channels and platforms, including podcasts and other audio/video formats

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Experience/Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a communications, PR or media coordination role.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong command of grammar and AP style.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems is a plus.
• Innovative and strategic in using AI tools for communications.
• Experience with global communication channels and platforms, including podcasts and other audio/video formats.

Characteristics:

• Proactive and dependable in supporting senior team members and managing logistics.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, able to work across departments and with multiple stakeholders.
• Passion for collaboration and supporting cross-functional teams.
• Curious and informed about media trends and digital communications best practices.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, especially in managing content calendars and deadlines.
• Technically proficient with media monitoring tools such as Meltwater and Cision.
• Takes initiative and follows through on tasks with a proactive and dependable work ethic.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $78,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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