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Internal Communications Manager
Location: New York, NY (4 days onsite), Local Candidates only
Duration: 6 Months
Seeking an experienced Internal Communications professional to join the Communications team on a temporary basis. This role plays a key part in delivering clear, engaging and timely communications to employees across the region. You will be responsible for managing high-impact internal communications channels, including newsletters, intranet content and multimedia storytelling while partnering with stakeholders across HR, business units and global communications teams.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple workstreams from concept to execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end internal communications across a variety of topics, including HR initiatives, employee benefits, facilities updates and business continuity messaging
- Lead the full communications lifecycle: intake, drafting, stakeholder alignment, approvals and distribution
- Partner closely with HR, Facilities, IT and business teams to ensure communications are clear, accurate and timely
Newsletters & Editorial Content:
- Support and produce key internal publications, including the Americas Weekly, and Monday Briefing
- Write, edit and curate engaging content for employee audiences
- Build and design newsletters using internal email tools
- Partner with PR and global communications teams to align on upcoming content and messaging
- Coordinate with global colleagues (including Paris and Canada) for content input and translations
- Ensure stakeholders, including Employee Resource Groups, submit content and event recaps via SharePoint
- Maintain editorial organization, including tracking submissions and updating shared content repositories (e.g., OneNote)
Digital & Intranet Channels
- Maintain and update intranet and SharePoint content to ensure accuracy and relevance
- Create or coordinate visual assets, including banners for newsletters and intranet pages
- Collaborate with design teams or presentation specialists to deliver high-quality visual content
Multimedia & Content Creation
- Develop basic graphic content using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
- Support video production and editing for internal communications initiatives
- Capture photography at internal events to support storytelling across channels
Onsite & Event Support
- Provide onsite communications support for leadership events, including teleprompter management for senior executives
- Help coordinate employee headshot sessions in the onsite photo/video studio
Collaboration & Brand Governance
- Partner with stakeholders across business units, support functions and Employee Resource Groups
- Ensure communications materials align with corporate brand standards and approved imagery guidelines
- Coordinate with global teams to ensure consistency across regions and channels
External Communications Support
- Assist with drafting and publishing content for LinkedIn
- Support updates to external-facing content on the wholesale website
What You Bring
- 5 8 years of experience in internal communications, marketing or a related field
- Strong writing and editing skills with a clear, engaging style
- Experience managing newsletters, intranet platforms or digital content (SharePoint preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with global teams and diverse stakeholders
- Familiarity with design tools (PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing is a plus
Salary : $35 - $40