Meredith Corp. has named Erica Jensen as its new senior vice president and chief communications officer, effective Jan. 29. She succeeds Art Slusark, who retired in November. Jenson previously served as head of executive communications for Principal Financial Group. According to a news release, Jensen will advise Meredith Chairman and CEO Tom Harty and the company’s senior leadership team on communications strategies and will oversee all external and internal communications, crisis management, government relations, and environmental, social and governance activities. Jensen earned a master’s degree in communication leadership from Drake University and a bachelor of science degree in marketing from Iowa State University.