Our Financial client is seeking an Internal Marketing Communications manager who will lead the development and implementation of internal and corporate communication strategies to enhance employee engagement and promote the organization's goals. This role requires a creative thinker with strong writing skills who is adept at managing communication initiatives and collaborating with various departments. This is a full-time role working onsite for the first 3 months of training and eventually hybrid onsite 3 days a week in Troy, MI.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute internal communication plans to inform and engage employees.
- Research, develop, design, and implement messaging across multiple channels, including written announcements, photography, podcasts, videos, articles/blogs, training demos, press releases, corporate communications, presentations, user surveys, annual team member report, etc.
- Partner with stakeholders to lead internal communication efforts to support organizational initiatives, including campaigns, corporate projects, events, executive communications, and internal brand advocacy efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess communication needs, create internal communication plans, and refine messaging to ensure communication is clear, consistent, and in alignment with communication goals. Align internal and external communications by providing guidance on messaging to direct reports, ensuring consistency across audiences and communication channels.
- Use strong communication and editing skills to write on behalf of others, incorporating their style and tone. Facilitate discussions and actively listen to ensure a clear understanding of expectations for self and team. Demonstrate the ability to condense, organize, and convey complex information in a logical, visually pleasing, and user-friendly manner to convey a clear message that meets the needs of different audiences.
- Maintain an internal communications calendar and coordinate with stakeholders to keep timing on track.
- Develop and oversee the day-to-day maintenance and advancement of the team portal and internal signage network to ensure they are organized, effectively designed, and aligned with organizational philosophies. Serve as a liaison with both vendors to continuously explore enhancements that improve the end user experience.
- Use collaborative management style to coach and effectively lead team by directing work, providing clear direction, delegating appropriately, and removing obstacles to get work done. Develop team through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, PR, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a Marketing role (Internal Comms) preferably withing a Financial, Corporate, or Agency setting.
- A portfolio showcasing exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Experience with Internal Communications planning, creation, and reporting.
- Management experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Preferred technology experience includes: Adobe CS (Premiere Pro or iMovie, Photoshop, Acrobat), web/portal software, HTML.
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including financial information. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Our client offers a premium free medical plan, up to 10% 401k and generous PTO/Holidays.
