Senior Internal & Executive Communications Manager

Skillsoft

14h

About The Position

At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress. Skillsoft is seeking an experienced Senior Internal & Executive Communications Manager to shape how we communicate across the company! This role connects strategy, leadership, and employees through clear, consistent messaging. In this role, you will help define how Skillsoft shows up internally, translating business priorities into communication that drives understanding and action. As the leader of this function, you will have the opportunity connect our people to our strategy and our leaders to their teams through clear, actionable communication. Owning the end-to-end, internal and executive communications, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape narratives, drive alignment, and lead communication from concept through execution with a strong point of view.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in internal communications, executive communications, or strategic content roles
Proven experience working directly with senior leaders and managing communications in fast-moving environments
Proficient in MS Suite, Zoom
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats and channels and the ability to create polished executive presentations that are concise and engage audiences
Strong executive presence with the confidence to engage, guide, and influence senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to develop original points of view and turn complex inputs into clear, compelling narratives
Ability to operate independently, make decisions, and drive work forward without waiting for direction
Excellent project management skills, with a track record of owning and delivering complex, cross-functional work end-to-end
Experience leading global town halls or large-scale employee communications, including agenda development and executive preparation
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and competing priorities across stakeholders while maintaining clarity and focus
Clear, concise communicator with high standards for quality and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Axios HQ, Asana are Preferred
Experience in SaaS, B2B, or transformation-oriented environments is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the internal communications strategy and execution across key channels (intranet, company-wide updates, newsletters, town halls), ensuring employees understand what’s happening, why it matters, and how it connects to their day-to-day work
Own the internal comms roadmap, including calendars, campaigns, and key moments that connect employees to company priorities and progress
Lead the planning and execution of global town halls, including agenda development, narrative flow, executive preparation, and live delivery
Partner with HR and business leaders on communications around org changes and key company updates
Develop messaging and campaigns that connect employees to company goals, priorities, and milestones in a way that feels clear and actionable
Act as the voice of the employee, ensuring communication is clear, relevant, and grounded in how people experience the company day to day
Build frameworks and guidance to drive consistency across teams and improve how we communicate over time
Track performance and engagement to continuously improve how we communicate
Lead the development of executive communications, including presentations, scripts, and internal messaging, ensuring leaders are clear, prepared, and effective in high-visibility moments
Identify and shape the core narrative across leadership priorities, turning multiple inputs into a clear, cohesive story
Partner directly with senior leaders to prepare for town halls and internal meetings, helping them communicate with clarity and confidence
Manage up and across executives, asking the right questions, pushing for clarity, and maintaining a high bar for output