Head of Internal Communications

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, seeks a Head of Internal Communications to lead our global internal communications strategy and newsroom, uniting employees around key business priorities.

In Zurich you will advise the Executive Leadership Team, shape executive messaging, manage governance and the editorial calendar, and build a high‑performing team while leveraging data and AI to improve engagement and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Significant experience in internal and corporate communications within a global organization.
• Leadership experience directing communications teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (full professional proficiency).
• Strategic ability to develop transformation-aligned communications strategies.
• Executive communications experience advising senior leaders.
• Editorial and content leadership across channels and formats.
• Experience with intranet, digital channels, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the company’s internal narrative translating strategy into clear messages across regions.
• Lead the global internal newsroom and editorial strategy, governance, and calendar management.
• Advise executives and senior leaders on messaging, storytelling, and leadership communications.
• Develop frameworks and toolkits for leaders to communicate confidently across the org.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships to align messaging globally and across units.
• Drive employee engagement and alignment through strategic communications initiatives.
• Collaborate with External Communications to ensure a cohesive corporate narrative.
• Leverage data and AI to optimize content, personalization, and measurement.
• Lead and develop the Internal Communications team and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Communications

Executive Communications

Editorial & Content Leadership

Measurement & Analytics

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

The Head of InternalCommunications leads Barry Callebaut's global internal communications strategy and newsroom, connecting and mobilizing employees around key business priorities. Acting as the organization's "red thread," this role owns the internal corporate narrative, ensures consistent messaging across functions, regions, and leadership, and translates strategy into clear, actionable communications. The role reports directly to the VP, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, and partners closely with the Executive Leadership Team, regional communicators, and external communications to drive alignment, engagement, and business impact.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Own and drive the company’s internal narrative, translating business strategy, priorities, and transformation initiatives into clear, compelling and consistent communications that align employees around what matters most.
• Lead the global internal newsroom and editorial strategy, defining content priorities, governance, publishing standards, and managing the editorial calendar to ensure timely, relevant and impactful communications.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders, shaping key messages, executive storytelling, town halls, enterprise announcements and leadership visibility initiatives.
• Develop communication frameworks, guidance and toolkits that enable leaders and managers to communicate effectively, consistently and with confidence across the organization.
• Build strong partnerships across functions, regions and business units, ensuring alignment of communication strategies, coordinated activation and consistent messaging globally.
• Drive employee engagement and organizational alignment through communications that connect employees to business strategy, performance, culture, values and transformation efforts, while fostering dialogue and feedback.
• Lead integrated internal and external storytelling, partnering with External Communications to ensure a consistent company narrative and identify opportunities to strengthen corporate reputation.
• Leverage data, insights and AI-driven capabilities to optimize content effectiveness, improve personalization, strengthen measurement and enhance the overall employee communications experience.
• Drive innovation across communication channels, content formats and digital platforms, continuously testing new approaches to increase relevance, reach and engagement.
• Lead and develop the Internal Communications team, setting priorities, establishing governance and best practices, coaching team members, and building a high-performing culture that embraces AI-enabled ways of working while maintaining strong editorial standards.

About You

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of communications experience, including significant experience in internal communications, corporate communications, newsroom management, or executive communications within a global organization.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading communications teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Language Skills: Full professional fluency in English.
• Strategic Communications Expertise: Demonstrated ability to develop communication strategies that support business transformation and organizational priorities.
• Executive Communications: Strong experience advising senior leaders and creating leadership communication frameworks.
• Editorial & Content Leadership: Expertise in storytelling, content strategy, newsroom operations, and digital communications.
• Channel Management: Strong knowledge of intranet platforms, employee engagement tools, leadership communications channels, video, and digital content.
• Measurement & Analytics: Experience using communication metrics and insights to guide decision-making and improve effectiveness.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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