Corporate Communication Manager
Wella Company · New York, NY · 5 days ago
HybridMarketing$100k–$125k/yrFull-time
About the role
Develop, manage, and deliver high-impact written content for internal and external corporate communication channels. This role serves as a primary writer and partner for internal functions, including Human Resources (Culture, DEI, Talent and Engagement), Information Technology, Legal/Compliance, ESG, and others. You will play a key role in drafting content for the corporate website and social media channels.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, write, and edit high-quality content for internal and external corporate communication channels, including the global Intranet, company-wide emails, leadership messaging, social media, corporate announcements, and website copy.
- Partner closely with HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESG, and other internal functions to create clear and effective communications related to corporate-wide initiatives, policies/procedures, and organizational updates.
- Host standing meetings with key functional areas to gather content and align publishing schedules in coordination with the Communications team.
- Write and manage executive communications, including social media copy for senior leaders and thought leadership content for both internal and external publishing.
- Draft clear, engaging video scripts for internal and external communications—including leadership messages, corporate initiatives, and social media—translating complex topics into compelling narratives.
- Write and edit internal announcements for organizational changes, programs, system launches, and corporate initiatives.
- Translate lengthy, complex, or technical information into accessible messaging tailored for diverse employee audiences.
- Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, align messaging, and ensure accuracy and consistency across communications.
- Maintain a consistent corporate voice and ensure communications align with corporate brand and messaging guidelines.
- Support communication strategies for corporate initiatives, change management efforts, and organization-wide programs.
- Coordinate approvals and revisions with stakeholders and the leadership team as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or internal communications roles—in-house and/or at a communications agency.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with corporate functions such as HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESG, etc.
- Experience writing executive social media content and leadership communications.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone and content for different audiences.
- Proven experience translating complex business concepts into messages for diverse stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across a corporate environment.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise messaging.
- High attention to detail and strong editorial judgment.
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted writing and editing tools to accelerate content development, enhance clarity and consistency, and support high-quality outputs—while applying strong editorial judgment, brand voice standards, and human oversight.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting enterprise or large corporate environments.
- Familiarity with change management communications.
- Experience using corporate communication platforms such as intranet systems or employee engagement tools including SharePoint and Viva Engage.
Skills
- Strategic communication and storytelling, including interviewing and writing editorials/Q&As.
- Executive messaging and social media writing.
- Stakeholder management.
- Project management and prioritization.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Editorial excellence and company/leader voice management.
- Ability to self-start and independently drive action and results.
Pay
Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000 salary per year. The range listed is one component of the total rewards package, which may also include annual bonus or variable pay depending on the role.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Schedule
Hybrid – 3 days onsite in NYC.