Senior Communications Specialist

Job Description

Do you love connecting employees to the work that matters?

Are you curious about how internal communications can directly support business outcomes?

Join our world-class Cloud Technology Group

Akamai's Cloud Technology Group (CTG) is a large, matrixed organization in a dynamic and evolving industry. We work collaboratively in a fast-moving environment that values curiosity and innovation.

Partner with the best

As part of the CTG Communications team, you will help to connect employees to the work that drives real business results. You'll use your active listening skills and proactivity to create high-quality content and communications programs that inform and empower CTG employees.

As a Senior Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Shaping and delivering internal communications strategies for key CTG initiatives
• Translating complex topics into clear, actionable messages for diverse audiences and channels
• Advising stakeholders on effective messaging and building self-service communications resources for employees
• Managing the end-to-end delivery of content and logistics for quarterly All Hands meetings
• Co-leading an employee advisory group designed to bridge the gap between communication strategy and employee experience
• Piloting AI tools to improve team efficiency and discover creative ways to scale impact
• Participating in Akamai's Global Communications Network to drive alignment and information-sharing across the global organization

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• Demonstrate solid business writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and format for different audiences and channels
• Have proficient experience and knowledge with Google Workspace (Google Slides, Docs, and Sheets) or equivalent
• Have an interest in connecting internal communications strategies to organizational performance
• Take ownership of projects and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Be a dedicated team player, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels in a large, complex, and cross-functional organization

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We're doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it's important that you're able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $83,200 - $149,800/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.