Communications Manager, Internal Communications

## Communications Manager, Internal CommunicationsApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Arlington Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 18, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR103159### **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.### **What You'll Bring:*** 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.### **Desired Qualifications:*** 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.*### The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $69,275 – $103, 785. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.### **Who We Are:**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 feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”### What We Bring:Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.**Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.****The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? 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