Internal Communications Manager

Internal Communications ManagerHawthorne, CASpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.Internal Communications ManagerResponsibilities:Advise senior executives on communications gaps and opportunities; turn them into plans that keep employees informed, aligned, and engagedLead change communications for company-wide and cross-division initiatives so employees understand what is changing, why, and what it means for their workBuild a connected, unified culture across divisions, locations, and newly joined teamsDevelop and lead internal leadership speaking programs (live, filmed, and other formats)Set communications strategy and standards so teams use the right tools and channels to reach their audienceOwn and scale the company intranet for diverse organizations; establish style guides, templates, and practices that raise qualityManage internal communications in crisesShape key internal announcements and narrativesUse AI to scale communications, improve quality, and increase impactEnsure internal and external messages are consistentDefine how we measure communications and change efforts, and adjust accordinglyBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree5+ years of professional experience in business/organizational communicationsPreferred Skills and Experience:Experience in internal communications10+ years of experience in communications or public relationsExperience supporting change managementPractical experience using AI tools to draft, produce, personalize, or scale communicationsExperience building employee communications or engagement across multiple business units or locationsImpeccable writing skillsAbility to quickly grasp and synthesize complex issuesEstablished skills in strategic and critical thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and relationship-buildingHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive under deadline pressure while executing multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, results-oriented team environmentExpert self-starter with extreme ownership; identifies what needs to be done and drives it to completion with little directionAdditional Requirements:Available to travel to SpaceX locations as needed (