Communications Manager

Thorlabs-posted 2 months ago
$92,000 - $127,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Newton, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees
Machinery Manufacturing
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At Thorlabs Inc., we're pushing the boundaries of photonics and laser innovation, and we know that our people are at the core of our success. We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly visible Communications Manager who will play a pivotal role in developing, executing, and managing internal communication strategies that connect employees to the organization's mission, strategy, values, and priorities. The ideal candidate will ensure clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across all channels, foster transparency, and promote an informed, connected, and engaged workforce.

  • Collaborate with leaders and departments to strengthen organizational culture, support change initiatives, and ensure effective communication during both routine operations and times of change or crisis.
  • Develop and own the company-wide internal communications strategy and create a global content calendar to ensure timely and relevant information is shared with a wide variety of employee audiences.
  • Create, enhance, and manage content across various communication tools such as the intranet, newsletters, emails, videos, presentations, and other vehicles including social media to ensure every employee is informed, engaged and aligned with our mission, strategy and values.
  • Develop compelling presentations, speeches, letters, and other communications for CEO, President, and other key leaders.
  • Collaborate with the marketing department to develop video concepts, create storyboards, and oversee employee focused internal/external video communication projects from planning through delivery.
  • Organize and manage internal events that strengthen company culture and employee engagement.
  • Measure effectiveness of internal communications through surveys, metrics, and feedback loops, using insights to continuously improve.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, English, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Preferred background in Science Communications.
  • Minimum of 5 to 7 years in corporate internal communications, public relations, or a related field, with at least 2 years leading large scale communications initiatives. AI knowledge within the applications of communications is a plus.
  • Experience in communicating highly technical content to a lay audience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences using multiple platforms.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Experience creating engaging content across various formats, including executive messaging, intranet, and videos.
  • Proficiency with communication platforms, intranet tools, and digital content systems.
  • Confidence in partnering with senior leaders, providing counsel on sensitive topics and building alignment across functions.
  • Strength in operating independently and thriving in an environment of change and ambiguity, seeing them as opportunities to build trust and drive alignment.
  • A high energy, positive, collaborative style.
  • Preferred background in Science Communications.
  • AI knowledge within the applications of communications.
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Generous PTO package
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
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