Sr. Internal Communications Specialist

New Balance•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for communicating, showcasing, and celebrating New Balance Human Resources strategy and stories through communication opportunities and compelling content development, creation, and execution to inform, align, and engage NB global associates. The mission is to support major HR talent, global rewards, HR operations, and culture initiatives and milestones by creating content in various formats. The specialist will also assist in developing and executing HR and business-critical communication plans, manage writing and story development, craft key messages, and build presentations. This role involves contributing to editorial calendar planning, fostering relationships with cross-functional teams, enhancing internal communication platforms, and supporting special initiatives and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in related roles.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including copy writing/editing, storytelling, presentation development and event planning.
Aptitude to protect sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to utilize strong project management skills including managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Basic graphic design and video editing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Create communication story-telling content in a multitude of formats to support major HR talent, global rewards, HR operations and culture initiatives and milestones.
Support the Internal Communications Senior Manager in developing and executing HR and business-critical communication plans.
Manage extensive writing, interviewing, story development and supporting asset creation / sourcing.
Develop key messages, talking points and message briefings for key stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Craft video scripts for internal messages for senior leaders and global leadership team members.
Build presentations to support internal communication objectives and initiatives and in support of key internal clients.
Contribute to short- and long-term editorial calendar planning by sourcing story concepts and content ideation.
Grow, develop and foster deep-seeded relationships with cross-functional partner teams and a wide network of NB associates.
Contribute to internal communication platforms, including editorial calendar planning, analytics reporting and functionality enhancements, in conjunction with internal partner teams.
Contribute to special initiatives and internal events, both in person and virtual.
Support IC priorities by building and executing detailed project management plans.