Associate, Internal Communications

The Wonderful Company • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $38 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wonderful Company is seeking an Associate, Internal Communications to join their Corporate Communications team. This role is crucial for supporting high-visibility projects, developing expertise in strategic communication, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring organizational alignment. The Associate will craft compelling content, manage internal communications platforms, support reputational efforts for the company and its founders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful messaging aligned with the company's mission and values. This is a fast-paced, dynamic role with broad, senior-level visibility, reporting to the Manager, Internal Communications.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to create engaging PowerPoint presentations and familiarity working with digital files and assets (i.e., image resizing, cropping, etc.).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AP style and leading internal communications tools (i.e., Cerkl, Staffbase, and SharePoint) is a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Access to top-notch medical coverage
• comprehensive vision and dental plans
• a 401k with match eligibility
• 24/7 online physician consultations
• virtual mental health resources
• life coaching
• engaging employee community groups
• cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
• library of on-demand fitness videos
• clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice
• join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level