Communications Manager, Internal Communications

The Nature Conservancy•Arlington, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Communications Manager leads and manages internal communications priorities by setting direction for timing, channels, message development, and content planning. This position partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and deliver communications plans that align with strategies that build trust, reinforce alignment, and support a connected and informed employee experience across the organization.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.