Communications Manager, Internal Communications

Overview What We Can Achieve Together: The Communications Manager, Internal Communications, develops, manages, and implements business-focused internal communications plans that facilitate organizational clarity, alignment, and execution. The Communications Manager serves as a trusted communications partner to leaders and teams, providing guidance on message framing, sequencing, and delivery for complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. This position supports organizational decision‑making, change, and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities Work closely with the Director of Internal Communications to develop, manage, and implement internal communications plans aligned with enterprise priorities.
Serve as a communications advisor to leaders, providing guidance on messaging, framing, sequencing, and organizational impact.
Lead communications for complex, high‑risk, or enterprise‑wide initiatives, including change, transformation, and operating model shifts.
Draft, edit, and oversee internal business communications such as executive messages, organizational updates, briefs, and talking points.
Support functional and executive communications by translating strategy and decisions into clear, actionable internal messaging.
Assist in planning and executing all staff events and leadership communications engagements, including run‑of‑show materials and briefing documents.
Align individual communications initiatives to shared priorities and enterprise‑wide framing.
Manage assigned budgets, evaluate results, and develop recommendations for corrective strategies as needed.
Resolve complex issues independently and exercise sound judgment within program goals.
May supervise professional or administrative staff or mentor other individual contributors.
Occasional travel is required for business meetings and events, trainings, and/or team retreats and meetings.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of seven years of experience in internal or corporate communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience advising senior leaders and supporting executive‑level internal communications.
Experience leading communications for enterprise‑scale initiatives, organizational change, or transformation efforts.
Advanced business writing experience where clarity, precision, and risk awareness are critical.
Experience developing communication and engagement strategies, evaluating effectiveness, and managing multiple complex communications projects simultaneously.
Desired Qualifications Experience supporting communications in a large, decentralized, or matrixed organization.
Experience managing a communications budget.
Familiarity with internal communication technologies and best practices.
Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Multilingual or cross‑cultural experience and knowledge of current and evolving trends in internal and corporate communications.
Compensation The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $69,275 – $103, 785. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

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