Internal Communications Specialist

Virgin Galactic•Las Cruces, NM

22d•$81,650 - $124,600•Onsite

About The Position

As an Internal Communications Specialist, you will be a critical part of the Internal Communications team, supporting a wide variety of corporate, functional, and cultural initiatives. In this role, you're part inspiring storyteller, part investigative journalist, and part operational update coordination wizard – you will support the planning, development, and execution of internal communication strategies that keep teammates informed, inspired, and connected to the company’s mission, values, and priorities. As we ramp up our commercial flight operations, you will be on-the-ground support for all internal communications pertaining to our flight operations, ensuring teams across the company and in several geographic locations stay aligned and informed as we execute each mission. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications or business setting, preferably internal communications
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong copywriting ability for both feature stories and operational updates
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy while working under tight deadlines
Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with and support HR, brand and marketing, and other business teams
Comfortable working with leaders of all levels and navigating sensitive or confidential information
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Experience in publishing content on SharePoint
Strong ability to work on the visual layout of content and familiarity with digital and video means of communication
Writing samples required, preferably a variation of content types (features, operational updates, etc.) to showcase full set of skills
Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

Nice To Haves

Eye for graphic design to produce visuals to accompany articles or for internal screens. Experience with Adobe preferred
Experience in writing for a variety of different audiences is also desired, including creative writing skills, blogging, and vlogging
Experience with photo and video-editing software

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information and create clear, inclusive, and actionable messages
Draft internal communications for a variety of internal stakeholders to support corporate priority initiatives
Maintain and update internal communication channels such as intranet pages, email platforms, digital signage, newsletters, etc.
Act as primary communications partner for Virgin Galactic’s People Team communication needs, project managing and delivering one-off and program series content end-to-end
Support internal communications needs surrounding flight operations as we ramp up and establish a regular cadence of spaceflight
Help internal communications and broader communications team manage and track departmental efforts
Plan and execute employee engagement activities, town halls, and internal events, including creating materials and coordinating logistics
Help identify new opportunities, tools, and approaches to enhance communications effectiveness and strengthen organizational storytelling
Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and messaging across all internal touchpoints
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks