Associate, Internal Communications

Overview The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company committed to providing high-quality, healthy brands and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.
We are looking for an Associate, Internal Communications to join our Corporate Communications team. In this position, you will support high-visibility projects while developing expertise in strategic communication, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring alignment across the organization. You will craft content, manage internal communications platforms, support reputational efforts for the company and our founders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, impactful messaging that reflects our mission and values.
As a strategic, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative communications professional, you will help provide counsel and guidance to inform, engage, and positively impact our employees. The role is fast-paced and dynamic with broad, senior-level visibility. This position reports to the Director, Internal Communications and will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.
Job Description Draft, edit, and proofread employee communications, including internal emails, newsletter articles, talking points, FAQs, and intranet articles.
Provide project management support for a diverse portfolio of enterprise-wide corporate initiatives and special projects, including the rollout of a new intranet platform and awards and rankings efforts.
Support internal stakeholders with corporate communications initiatives across IT, AI/Automation, Facilities, Research & Insights, Sales, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Health & Safety, Aviation, and others.
Oversee master communications calendar across multiple channels and stakeholders.
Manage enterprise-wide email platform (Cerkl), including overseeing trainings, troubleshooting issues, and serving as the primary liaison with platform partners and the Wonderful Agency to support the development and execution of branded communications templates.
Monitor multiple secondary mailboxes and route inquiries to appropriate stakeholders.
Coordinate seasonal events that enhance workplace culture and increase employee engagement.
Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and awards and rankings opportunities.
Provide administrative support that includes, but is not limited to, scheduling meetings and brainstorm sessions, creating agendas, distributing meeting recaps, supporting event coordination, and preparing presentations.
Collaborate and work cross-functionally with our human resources, events, research, talent acquisition, philanthropy, proofreading, legal teams, and others to ensure stakeholder communications reflect the company's mission and values.
Qualifications At least 3-4 years of hands-on experience within an agency or corporate environment supporting strategic organizational communications, change management, culture, employee engagement, internal communications, public relations, or executive communications and desire to grow in the field preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related business field.
Fluency in Microsoft 365, Adobe suite, and Canva.
Familiarity with AP style and leading internal communications tools (i.e., Cerkl, Staffbase, and SharePoint) is a plus.
Ability to create engaging PowerPoint presentations and familiarity working with digital files and assets (i.e., image resizing, cropping, etc.).
Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish is a plus.
Demonstrates understanding of and a strong interest in learning about agriculture, real estate, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) to effectively support communications strategies across diverse industries.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to proactively complete tasks and meet goals in partnership with others and under minimal supervision.
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in all written, visual, and verbal communications.
Strong writer who identifies and develops compelling stories that support organizational goals and business initiatives.
Able to meet tight deadlines, adapt to change, be open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, and embrace a growth mindset.
Anticipates potential issues and proposes creative, effective solutions.
Eagerness to strengthen and refine writing, research, and presentation skills.
Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
Curiosity, motivation, and superior listening/comprehension skills.
Pay Range: $38.00 - $40.00/hour and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information Thriving Wellness Community: Access to medical, vision, and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility. Includes: 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health resources, life coaching, employee community groups, rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements, and on-demand fitness videos.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Company-wide mentorship to support goal setting and career growth.
Continuous Improvement Training: Training that enables employees to implement positive changes in the workplace.
Building a Healthy Society: CSR initiatives led by co-founders and the company, with ongoing education, health, and sustainability investments. For more, see csr.wonderful.com.
Giving Back to the Community: Programs to donate to charities and participate in local service projects.
The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and to ensuring equitable opportunities for all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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