Senior Manager, Internal Employee Communications

Arlington, VirginiaHeadquarters – People & Talent /Corporate (Full-Time) /HybridWe're looking for a Sr. Manager, Internal Employee Communications to lead internal, employee-facing communications for our growing organization. You'll partner closely with HR, Operations, Brand, and executive stakeholders — as well as our Field Director of Operations and Communications, who owns studio-facing communications and execution — to make sure every employee understands what's happening across the business and why it matters to them.This role is ideal for a communicator who knows how to translate strategy into clear, motivating messages, and who understands the mechanics of activation: getting the right message to the right audience, through the right channel, at the right time — not just writing and sending.This is a newly created role, and you'll be building the internal employee communications function. You'll operate as a team of one, serving as both strategist and hands-on executor, with the opportunity to shape what our broader communications capability looks like as the company grows.What you'll do:Own the internal communications strategy and calendar, ensuring consistent, timely, and clear messaging across the companyPartner with HR, Operations, and business leaders to translate organizational priorities, changes, and initiatives into employee-ready communicationsDraft and manage executive communications, including leadership messages, town halls, and other employee forumsBuild and maintain enterprise-wide communication channels and cadences, partnering with the Director of Operations and Communications to ensure alignment when messages need to reach studio teamsDevelop change management communications to support new initiatives, policy updates, and organizational changesMeasure the effectiveness of internal communications (improvement in eNPS, open rates, engagement, feedback) and iterate based on dataAct as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the business, helping them think through how and when to communicate, not just whatIn partnership with our Brand Team, manage internal crisis and/or sensitive communications with sound judgment and discretionUse internal communications as a tool to reinforce culture and values — celebrating wins, milestones, and the stories that make our mission tangible, not just relaying operational updatesPartner with HR and leadership to strengthen our employee experience and engagement through communications — helping employees feel connected to the business and to each other, especially across a distributed workforceEnsure brand voice and tone consistency across all internal messaging, partnering with Brand to keep internal messaging aligned with external brand positioningDefine and evolve a distinct voice for employee communications — one that feels authentic to our culture and resonates across the organization, rather than defaulting to generic corporate-speakWhat you'll bring:5-8 years of experience in internal/employee communications, corporate communications, or a related fieldProven experience partnering with HR and senior leaders on organizational communicationsStrong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences across a corporate and field-based organizationExperience building and executing communication plans across multiple channels, and partnering effectively with adjacent communications functions (e.g., field/frontline comms) to keep messaging alignedComfort working in a fast-paced, multi-location or distributed business (retail, fitness, hospitality, or similar preferred)A genuine point of view on culture and employee experience — you see communications as a way to build connection and belonging, not just deliver informationStrong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslySound judgment handling sensitive or confidential informationBachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)Compensation & Benefits:Competitive salary range of $118,000 though $134,000 per year, based on experienceBonus eligibility based on performanceMonthly cell phone stipend401(k) with employer matchMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid parental leave and parental pay benefitsFree telehealth servicesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pre-tax commuter benefitsFlexible PTOFree drop-in classes at [solidcore][solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can click here to find out more about the actions we are taking to promote a more diverse and inclusive space for both our clients and our internal team.[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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