Communications Manager, Internal Communications

About the role

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor . One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe fee

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of seven years of experience in internal or corporate communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience advising senior leaders and supporting executive-level internal communications.
• Experience leading communications for enterprise-scale initiatives, organizational change, or transformation efforts.
• Advanced business writing experience where clarity, precision, and risk awareness are critical.
• Experience developing communication and engagement strategies, evaluating effectiveness, and managing multiple complex communications projects simultaneously.
• Experience supporting communications in a large, decentralized, or matrixed organization. Experience managing a communications budget.
• Familiarity with internal communication technologies and best practices.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Multilingual or cross-cultural experience and knowledge of current and evolving trends in internal and corporate communications.
• This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

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What We Can Achieve Together: The Communications Manager, Internal Communications, develops, manages, and implements business-focused internal communications plans that facilitate organizational clarity, alignment, and execution. The Communications Manager serves as a trusted communications partner to leaders and teams, providing guidance on message framing, sequencing, and delivery for complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. This position supports organizational decision-making, change, and operational effectiveness. We're Looking for You: The Communications Manager leads and manages internal communications priorities by setting direction for timing, channels, message development, and content planning. This position partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and deliver communications plans that align with strategies that build trust, reinforce alignment, and support a connected and informed employee experience across the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Work closely with the Director of Internal Communications to develop, manage, and implement internal communications plans aligned with enterprise priorities. Serve as a communications advisor to leaders, providing guidance on messaging, framing, sequencing, and organizational impact. Lead communications for complex, high-risk, or enterprise-wide initiatives, including change, transformation, and operating model shifts. Draft, edit, and oversee internal business communications such as executive messages, organizational updates, briefs, and talking points. Support functional and executive communications by translating strategy and decisions into clear, actionable internal messaging. Assist in planning and executing all staff events and leadership communications engagements, including run-of-show materials and briefing documents. Align individual communications initiatives to shared priorities and enterprise-wide framing. Manage assigned budgets, evaluate results, and develop recommendations for corrective strategies as needed. Resolve complex issues independently and exercise sound judgment within program goals. May supervise professional or administrative staff or mentor other individual contributors. Occasional travel is required for business meetings and events, trainings, and/or team retreats and meetings. Other related duties as assigned.

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