Senior Manager of Internal Communications

Planet Technology is seeking a Sr Manager of Internal Communications join one of our well-known sporting goods manufacturers.

Pay Rate: $65/hr DOE

Sr Manager of Internal Communications Responsibilities:

• Serve as a proactive internal communications strategist and senior leadership counsel for internal communications,
• Develop and execute internal communications plans and programs with a key focus on the organization’s strategic priorities and business goals.
• Oversee various internal communications procedures and processes including digital communications strategy for Intranet, email distribution lists, and other internal communications processes,
• Oversee the creation and production of targeted internal communications, events, and program materials. Craft key communications and talking points.
• Encourage and support the use of gender-neutral language in all publications. Support elevation of the internal Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging messaging
• Engage and consult with internal clients at all levels of the organization on appropriate communications tactics and programs.
• Create, implement, and monitor metrics to measure effectiveness of communications and engagement initiatives and to develop action plans and objectives to continuously improve.
• Lead internal communication innovation to increase associate communication effectiveness.
• Develop and lead associate communications strategies that are effective and easy-to-use and understood by associates.
• Stay current on employee communications best practices and use survey results and senior management feedback to fine-tune current channels and develop new ones that add value.
• Identify opportunities to be externally acknowledged as a “Best Place to Work.”
• Provide communications counsel and advice to business partners, as needed, on key company initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues (especially External Communications) on key initiatives.
• Develop and execute communications plans on large scale special projects or other initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the crisis communication team and helps address internal associate communications for related events.

Sr Manager of Internal Communications Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree ideally in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a PR/communications function required.
• Program Requirements: Outlook, SharePoint and office suite.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Team player, able to lead and work collaboratively at all levels and build partnerships with cross-functional teams. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must possess confidence and ability as a public relations counselor to all levels of management.
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Must be articulate, sensitive to confidential information and have a high degree of integrity.
• Energetic self-starter.
• Must be persuasive and diplomatic in presenting ideas and managing their implementation.
• Ability to think quickly and analyze complex communication issues. Detail oriented.
• Ability to work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
• Strategic communications practitioner and hands-on contributor.
• Must be able to develop effective internal communications strategies and implement successful tactics to drive success among team.
• Must have a proven track record of success in developing and measuring communications strategies and tactics in support of business goals.
• Proven track record of success in developing creative associate communication campaigns.
• Experience in successfully managing crisis communications.

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