Employee Communications & Experience, Sr. Manager

Rivian•Irvine, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Communications & Experience, Sr. Manager is a passionate champion of Rivian’s mission, Compass Values, and unique culture. In this role, you will design and execute meaningful internal communication strategies that inform, inspire, and support employees across Rivian’s Customer, Finance, and Sustainability organizations. This is a high-impact, strategic role requiring a blend of executive presence, narrative storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration to drive employee engagement and productivity.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in internal communications or a related discipline.
Experience in a fast-paced tech, automotive, or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
3+ years of experience directly supporting executive communications and/or leading change management initiatives.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to translate complex corporate data into compelling narratives.
A highly organized self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, can manage multiple workstreams independently, and successfully drives projects to completion under tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to operate with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Proficiency with Google Workspace (particularly Docs & Slides); experience with web publishing tools (including ServiceNow) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced tech, automotive, or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
Experience with web publishing tools (including ServiceNow) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft compelling messages, scripts, and talking points for senior leadership, including the Chief Customer Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Sustainability Officer, for town halls, videos, program launches, and operational updates.
Leverage data and internal insights to deconstruct complex corporate initiatives into clear, actionable communication strategies that boost productivity and engagement.
Socialize and align communication plans with leadership and key stakeholders across Legal, People (HR), Safety, and Facilities teams.
Oversee the strategy, creative development, and maintenance of tailored communication channels and programming specifically designed to support our plant and frontline employees.
Plan, write, and edit dynamic content for various internal mediums, including the company intranet, weekly newsletters, and organization-wide emails.
Partner closely with the Corporate Communications team to ensure seamless alignment and consistency between internal and external messaging.
Support employee engagement initiatives and "Rivian in the Community" efforts.
Establish metrics to track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of communication campaigns against organizational objectives.