Associate, Internal Communications
About The Position
The Wonderful Company is seeking an Associate, Internal Communications to join its Corporate Communications team. The role supports high-visibility projects and helps develop strategic communication, foster employee engagement, and promote alignment across the organization. The associate creates content, manages internal communications platforms, supports reputational efforts for the company and its founders, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver messaging that reflects the company’s mission and values. The position is fast-paced and dynamic, with broad senior-level visibility, and reports to the Manager, Internal Communications. The position is based at the company’s West Los Angeles, California office on a hybrid schedule, with in-office work Monday through Wednesday and remote work available Thursday and Friday. Compensation is $38.00–$40.00 per hour and may include a discretionary bonus; final compensation depends on skills and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related business field.
- Fluency in Microsoft 365, Adobe Suite, and Canva.
- Ability to create engaging PowerPoint presentations and work with digital files and assets, including image resizing and cropping.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to proactively complete tasks and meet goals in partnership with others and under minimal supervision.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in written, visual, and verbal communications.
- Strong writing skills and ability to identify and develop compelling stories that support organizational goals and business initiatives.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, adapt to change, welcome new ideas, take on new responsibilities, and maintain a growth mindset.
- Ability to anticipate potential issues and propose creative, effective solutions.
- Ability to use discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Curiosity, motivation, and strong listening and comprehension skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3–4 years of hands-on experience in an agency or corporate environment supporting strategic organizational communications, change management, culture, employee engagement, internal communications, public relations, or executive communications; desire to grow in the field is preferred.
- Familiarity with AP style and internal communications tools such as Cerkl, Staffbase, and SharePoint.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
- Understanding of and strong interest in learning about agriculture, real estate, and consumer packaged goods (CPG).
- Eagerness to strengthen and refine writing, research, and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Draft, edit, and proofread employee communications, including internal emails, newsletter articles, talking points, FAQs, and intranet articles.
- Provide project management support for enterprise-wide corporate initiatives and special projects, including a new intranet platform rollout and awards and rankings efforts.
- Support internal stakeholders with communications initiatives across IT, AI/Automation, Facilities, Research & Insights, Sales, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Health & Safety, Aviation, and other areas.
- Oversee the master communications calendar across multiple channels and stakeholders.
- Manage the Cerkl enterprise-wide email platform, including overseeing training, troubleshooting issues, and serving as primary liaison with platform partners and Wonderful Agency on branded communications templates.
- Monitor secondary mailboxes and route inquiries to appropriate stakeholders.
- Coordinate seasonal events that enhance workplace culture and employee engagement.
- Research industry trends, competitors, and awards and rankings opportunities.
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings and brainstorm sessions, creating agendas, distributing meeting recaps, supporting event coordination, and preparing presentations.
- Collaborate with human resources, events, research, talent acquisition, philanthropy, proofreading, legal, and other teams to ensure stakeholder communications reflect the company’s mission and values.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, vision and dental plans, and 401(k) with match eligibility.
- 24/7 online physician consultations.
- Virtual mental health resources and life coaching.
- Employee community groups.
- Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements.
- Library of on-demand fitness videos.
- Career advancement opportunities and internal mobility.
- Learning and development resources, including leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
- Company-wide mentorship program.
- Continuous improvement training.
- Wonderful Giving company-provided funds to allocate to up to three charities of choice.
- Wonderful Neighbor group service projects in local communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
