Internal Communications Manager

Location: Indianapolis IN

About the job

Position Summary
The incumbent is responsible for leading, developing and executing the organizations internal
communications strategy. The incumbent should be able to make employee communication concise and
interesting. The content and delivery need to be reflective of our culture. The selected leader will serve
as the champion of our employee communication efforts with staff at all levels of the organization.
Position Duties/Responsibilities
 Partner with internal stakeholders to create and distribute relevant and timely communication
to employees through multiple communication channels
 Create communication that reflects the organization's culture, is interesting to read, and easily
digestible by a diverse employee population
 Work closely with Sr. Executive leadership to develop content and ensure that our company
messages are clear, concise, and in line with the broader company strategy
 Work closely with leadership across departments to develop best practices for internal
communications that will increase staff engagement and sharing of information
 Champion the internal communications committee to drive communication throughout the
organization
 Lead in the development of effective and cost-effective internal communications solutions using
a range of new and existing tools
 Partner with all divisions to assist in the composition and distribution of internal messages
 Other related responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
 No direct supervision duties, but accountable for overseeing all unit operations and ensuring
they adhere to company policies and procedure
Position Requirements
 Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or similar degree
 7-10 years of internal communications or related experience
 Outstanding composition skills
 Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Preferred:
 15+ years of internal communications or related experience
 Advanced degree in Journalism or related degree

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
 Superior verbal, written, and communication skills
 Creative thinker and problem so
 Incredible attention to detail and insistence on accuracy
 Flexibility; ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder
relationships and allow for adjusting priorities and interruptions
 Ability to lead and manage projects with both short- and long-term goals
 Self-starter; ability to work independently with limited direction
 Ability to thrive in a complex environment
 Professional demeanor with both internal and external contacts including personal appearance
and friendly, courteous treatment of peers, and people at all levels inside and outside the
organization
 Proficient computer and data entry skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)
 Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship-building and consistent demonstration
of solid professional judgement