Internal Communications Specialist

What You’ll Do

• Draft, edit, and publish engaging internal communications, including emails, newsletters, articles, and announcements that translate operational and business updates into meaningful content for restaurant and support center audiences.
• Manage and maintain communication channels across LinkedIn, Hot Schedules, RSC digital boards, and the BrinkerOne intranet to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging across all brands.
• Design and produce basic graphic assets, GIFs, and other visual content to enhance internal communications and employee engagement.
• Support the development, design, and formatting of newsletters, presentations, and PowerPoint decks for leadership, operational, and company-wide communications.
• Capture photo and video content to support internal storytelling, events, and organizational communications.
• Perform basic photo and video editing to create polished and effective multimedia assets.
• Maintain communication calendars, distribution lists, and meeting invitations to support effective planning and execution of communication initiatives.
• Monitor and manage shared communications inboxes, responding to inquiries and routing requests as appropriate.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and live communication activities, ensuring seamless execution and participant experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop content and guide materials through established review and approval processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency by streamlining, automating, and reducing duplication within recurring communication workflows.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support communication objectives, drive alignment, and ensure consistent messaging across the organization.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related field; relevant internships or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Basic photography, videography, and photo/video editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build partnerships across functions.
• Experience with or willingness to learn communication and project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, Workshop, and Hot Schedules.

Why Brinker

• Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
• Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.
• Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
• On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
• From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.