Internal Communications & Media Manager

Barnhart Crane & Rigging•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Barnhart is growing and is building a stronger internal communications function to match. We’re looking for an Internal Communications & Media Manager who can help connect our teams across the business through clear, consistent, and engaging communication. In this role, you’ll manage key communication channels, create impactful content, and partner with leaders across the company to ensure employees stay informed, aligned, and connected to our mission and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
5–8+ years in internal communications or a related field
Experience supporting multi-location or distributed teams preferred
Experience managing communication channels and/or media platforms
Experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting leadership communications
Strong writing and editing skills
Solid organization and project management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
Comfort working with multimedia content and creative partners
Ability to use data to evaluate and improve effectiveness
Proactive and solution-oriented
Collaborative and adaptable
Strong communicator with sound judgment
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Responsibilities

Support and execute internal communication plans aligned with business priorities
Identify communication gaps and help implement practical solutions
Maintain consistent messaging and communication standards
Manage internal channels (intranet, email, digital signage, video)
Create clear, engaging written and multimedia content
Maintain the communications calendar and coordinate messaging across teams
Partner with media resources on video and visual content
Draft and edit leadership communications (announcements, talking points, key messages)
Support leaders in effectively cascading information across the business
Ensure messaging is timely, clear, and aligned
Assist with communication planning and messaging for crisis or sensitive situations
Partner with HR, Operations, IT, and other teams on communication needs
Build relationships across branches, regions, and departments
Support initiatives that strengthen engagement and culture
Execute recurring communication tasks and rhythms
Track performance metrics (engagement, adoption, participation)
Use data and feedback to continuously improve communication efforts