Senior Communications Manager, Internal Communications

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative • Redwood City, CA

1d • $171,000 - $235,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Communications Manager, Internal Communications role at CZI is an opportunity to develop and execute internal communications strategies to support dynamic organizations like Biohub, a nonprofit medical research organization leading the new era of AI-powered biology to cure or prevent disease.
In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and supporting an internal communications program that informs, engages, and inspires employees by bringing our mission and work to life, fostering a clear understanding of our strategies across the science and education organizations we support, and advising the leadership team on messaging and delivery.

This role sits on the Marketing & Communications team and reports to CZI’s Senior Director of Internal Communications. Success requires extensive engagement and collaboration across a matrixed organization, with partnerships across teams like Biohub, Learning Commons, Legal, and Operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a communications leader who has managed the development and execution of internal communications strategies, including change and crisis strategies, for a high-profile organization or company.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively across a dynamic, highly matrixed work environment and navigate multiple dependencies and stakeholders to deliver results.
• Advised and supported high-level executives/principals, including crafting executive communication materials.
• Superior skills in writing, content production (e.g. email, intranet content, videos, presentations), event design (e.g. offsites), project management, and written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience launching and/or managing an intranet platform and its content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize internal communications editorial calendar and core channels, including monthly org-wide all team.
• Produce internal communications plans during times of change, transition, or crisis, ensuring that messages are timely and considerate.
• Develop, lead, and execute internal communications projects and campaigns that engage employees, foster a collaborative culture, and support our mission and goals.
• Develop internal communications strategies, messaging, and materials for executives, including remarks and written correspondence to employees.
• Track and analyze key internal communications data and metrics to inform and improve internal communications strategies.

Benefits

• Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed