Senior Internal Communications Manager

Description

Senior Internal Communications Manager

Position Description

Cushing Terrell is hiring a Senior Internal Communications Manager to lead how the firm communicates with its people across 17 offices. The role reports to the Chief People Officer and is a senior individual contributor role with firm-wide reach serving as a trusted advisor to firm leaders on employee communications culture and change communications.

What does this role involve day to day Most days blend writing editing and advising. You might draft a leadership message or town hall talking points plan the next phase of communications for a team joining the firm through growth update intranet content and meet with the People team on an upcoming announcement. You will partner closely with theDirector External Communications to keep one consistent brand voice and you will create recruitment marketing content that helps the Talent Acquisition team reach strong candidates.

What will I create and what does success look like in year one You will build the firms internal editorial calendar messaging standards and communication playbooks that guide new teams from first announcement through their first 100 your first year success means a working editorial calendar aligned with firm priorities a repeatable playbook for firm growth and integration and clear metrics showing how internal communications reach and engage employees.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $110000 to $120000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations Marketing English or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 years of progressive experience in internal corporate or employee communications
• Experience advising senior leaders and developing executive communications including writing on their behalf and influencing without direct authority
• Demonstrated experience leading employee communications through significant organizational change such as rapid growth or integrating new teams
• Strong writing editing and storytelling skills with sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
• Experience managing internal communication channels and applying brand voice and visual standards using tools such as an intranet SharePoint Microsoft Teams and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience in an architecture engineering or design firm
• Experience supporting communications in a growing multi-office organization
• Familiarity with AI-powered communications tools and interest in evaluating emerging technology to improve efficiency
• Experience creating recruitment marketing or employer brand content

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they dont meet 100% of the listed requirements We dont want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities***

• Lead the firm-wide internal communications strategy and editorial calendar aligning messaging with firm priorities across all offices
• Plan write edit and distribute firm-wide announcements campaigns and employee stories that reinforce Cushing Terrells mission values and culture
• Partner with firm leaders to develop executive messages talking points message cascades town halls and all-firm meeting communications
• Build and maintain communication playbooks for firm growth and integration covering announcement welcome day one the first 100 days and ongoing integration while protecting confidential information
• Advise the People team and firm leaders on internal communications and coordinate employee-facing communications during emergencies with the Director External Communications
• Manage content standards templates and governance across internal channels including the intranet email Microsoft Teams and video
• Develop recruitment marketing content with the Talent Acquisition team and partner with the Director External Communications to keep a consistent brand voice internally and externally
• Measure communication reach engagement and effectiveness manage the internal communications budget with the Chief People Officer and recommend improvements to channels and tools including AI-powered tools

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell we empower creative designers to discover imaginative responsible first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that we support a strong cohesive team from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together we champion diversity equity inclusion and belonging placing people at the center of our practice thus our tagline design meets you. Together we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here the people we work for and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidates years of experience licensure status location level of proficiency and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend stretch twist and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. Contact View phone number on us.fitly.work if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.

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