Internal Communications Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications, the Internal Communications Manager will be responsible for planning and executing effective internal communications strategies and programs that drive employee awareness and engagement within ZOLL's Acute Care Technology division - the largest business division at ZOLL. Successful candidates will excel at balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution. The person in this role will collaborate closely with the President of ZOLL Acute Care Technology and other leaders in the division, as well as partners in marketing, human resources, IT, and other functions. The primary objectives of this role are to: serve as trusted counsel to executives; plan and execute effective internal communications strategies that engage more than 3,000 employees worldwide; and help to support a positive workplace culture within ZOLL Acute Care Technology.

Essential Functions

• Work with division President and his team on strategic communications planning.
• Develop and maintain calendar of communications tactics and programs across the division.
• Support tactical needs of executive team when communicating to employees within the division.
• Lead the strategic direction of the Acute Care Technology division’s intranet, oversee tactical operations, and facilitate the success of the intranet project team.
• Create new channels to reach employees with core messages.
• Plan, write and edit content for a variety of internal communications channels, including intranet, email, video, and print.
• Bring creative ideas and new approaches to messaging to maintain employee engagement.
• Support internal communications for employee events, including large-format leadership meetings, service anniversary recognitions, year-end celebrations, etc.
• Monitor and assess utilization and impact of internal communications to determine effectiveness.
• Participate in and contribute to ZOLL’s Corporate Communications team through regular planning sessions, team meetings, professional development opportunities, etc.

Required/Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must include 5+ years direct experience with internal (i.e., employee) communications in a business setting required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with executives and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing effective communications plans that are based on business plans and organizational goals.
• Team player with well-developed relationship-building skills.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to provide creative ideas and influence effectively.
• Experience collaborating with digital and design teams on internal communication effort.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Pay

The Annual Salary For This Position Is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.