Founded over 100 years ago, our client is a family-owned company with a storied past and exciting future. We’re looking for an Internal Communications Partner to inform, engage and inspire our 7,500+ employees. You’ll foster a positive, unique employee experience by focusing on internal communications, content and cultural initiatives that impact all geographies and levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and responsive to business needs, and will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Our company purpose is rooted in happier, healthier living. This position will play a meaningful role in bringing this purpose to life internally, ultimately increasing employee retention and supporting the organization as a great place to work.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead internal communications campaigns for enterprise and HR initiatives and policies, including large-scale company announcements, location-specific changes, etc.
Use various traditional and digital channels to deliver written and visual communications (i.e., presentations, articles, posts, talking points, videos, infographics, podcasts, newsletters, etc.)
Demonstrate thought leadership on the timing and cascading of key communications
Collaborate with Internal Communications team colleagues to plan, develop and implement engaging content within the organization's company-wide digital communications tool
Work independently and in partnership with stakeholders and the Creative Studio team to develop clear and compelling messaging to drive awareness, excitement and advocacy with various internal audiences
Lead and support event planning projects for the enterprise including such large-scale enterprise-wide events as the annual meeting, ensuring that their culture, values and purpose are abundantly evident to participants, both in terms of the messaging and the environment
Lead internal communications partnership with the Warroad Operations team as well as with other locations, providing strategic counsel, best practices, and message development support
Proactively engage with members of leadership and teams throughout the organization to understand specific communications and culture challenges; partner to develop and implement strategic solutions that improve the employee experience and help increase retention
Work in close collaboration with colleagues in Human Resources and plant operations teams to ensure effective strategic planning and delivery of communications and culture projects
Desired Skills And Experience
Comfortable developing and leading strategies, new ideas and communication solutions for a wide variety of audiences and situations
Ability to turn complex, sophisticated business messages into communications that are appropriate for different audiences and business lines (e.g., senior leaders, managers, all employees)
Well-developed and dynamic writing skills, demonstrating an excellent command of language and the ability to creatively compose clear and engaging communications
Proven experience in sourcing and producing content for a wide variety of print, digital, and video platforms
Strong ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization including executive leadership
Experience in event management and communications
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel
Superior organizational and prioritization skills, with a high comfort level in juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Refined interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong project management and problem-solving abilities
Ability to contribute as part of a trusted Communications and Culture team, passionate about building a “great place to work” and continuously upholding the client's purpose and values
5+ years work experience developing enterprise-wide communication initiatives
Bachelor’s degree or above
Experience working across multiple innovative channels and platforms, including social media, video and digital
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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