Internal Communications Manager

Cohere•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Cohere is building a Communications team worthy of a world-class technical organization – and internal communications is at the center of that ambition. We're looking for an Internal Communications Manager to help shape how Cohere how the 500+ employees experience Cohere: its strategy, culture, and momentum of a company that’s defining what enterprise AI becomes. This is an opportunity to lead internal comms at a fast-growing company in the most dynamic space in technology. In this cross-functional, individual contributor role, you'll work to ensure that Cohere employees feel informed, inspired, connected, and proud of the work we're doing together. You'll be embedded in the business as a trusted communications partner – helping leaders communicate clearly, designing channels that reduce noise and boost signal, and crafting narratives that connect our day-to-day work to our broader mission.

Requirements

Have 5-7 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a related field – ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth tech or AI environment
Are an exceptional writer with a talent for distilling complex, cross-functional topics into simple, compelling narratives
Have experience serving as a communications business partner or trusted advisor to senior leaders, executives, and people/human resources teams
Are highly organized and process-driven, with strong project management skills and a bias for action
Bring high levels of creativity to communications – in format, channel, and storytelling
Are comfortable navigating organizational dynamics and building strong relationships across all levels
Have experience planning and executing internal events such as all-hands meetings, off-sites, or town halls
Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and know how to prioritize ruthlessly

Responsibilities

Develop and implement internal communications strategies that align with the organization's goals and values
Partner with executive teams, human resources, and team leads to develop clear, compelling messaging, materials, and event content around priorities, organizational changes, and business results
Design and execute internal forums like all-team meetings, company-wide offsites, team updates, and news roundups
Co-design principles and practices for how we use internal communications channels and how employees can engage with and share stories across the company
Cultivate and manage channels for timely, relevant information – including Slack, email, blogs, and live formats – and experiment with new ones (video, audio, in-person)
Collaborate across teams to highlight stories that link daily work to Cohere’s mission, and celebrate company progress and external representation by our spokespeople
Use qualitative and quantitative research to propose communications strategies and tactics that resonate with our employee audience
Oversee crisis internal communications strategies by preparing for and responding to internal issues, working closely with Corporate Communications, Human Resources, and the relevant leadership team to protect Cohere's internal culture and reputation
Partner with external communications and marketing teams to ensure messaging consistency across internal and external channels

Benefits

An open and inclusive culture and work environment
Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)

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