Director, Internal Communications for a Fortune 50 Corporation

Director, Internal Communications

Work with Senior Director of Internal Communication to develop overall internal communication strategy and plan.
 
Manage the company-wide intranet home page.
- develop a long-term plan for the site's continued evolution.
- develop annual editorial calendar.
- write and/or assign articles, arrange for supporting photography on daily basis.
- manage worldwide network of correspondents to contribute content to the home page
and other publications.
- track traffic to the site and adjust strategy and editorial content, as appropriate.
- assist in the continued evolution of the broader company-wide intranet.

Manage the quarterly company-wide newsletter:
- plan content, write or assign stories, develop ideas for photography/art, oversee translations, production and distribution.
- provide editorial guidance for various company publications, as appropriate.

Assist in providing Communication Support/Counsel to key corporate groups:
- Operations, HR, Finance, Engineering

Assist with Communications relating to employee relations:
- work with HR to develop company-wide communication plan.
- write and distribute company-wide communication materials.

Assist with Quarterly Results Communications:
- develop scripts/slides/talking points for senior managers and develop company-wide communications.

Assist with various major communication initiatives. 
 
Write ongoing messages for CEO and other senior managers.
 
Provide communication support for major communication initiatives such as Global Leadership Meetings, Innovation Awards and Technical Conferences.
 
Develop robust metrics around all communication efforts.

 

Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Seven to 10 years of experience in corporate communications
- Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into action
- Experience in developing strong, measurable communication strategies, goals and plans that are aligned with those of the department, function and company
- Superb writing ability
- Strong people skills -- ability to work with all levels of the organization
- Ability (and willingness) to manage multiple and shifting priorities
- Extensive experience working with vendors -- photographers, designers, printers, distribution
- Willingness to travel - moderate US, Europe and Asia
- Strong work ethic -- willing to roll up sleeves and do the work
- Team player
- Sense of humor
- Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism preferred