Communications Manager - 18-month contract based in Lyon

Lynxeo group; Lyon; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynxeo group is looking for a Communications Manager to shape and deliver our communications strategy for internal and external audiences from Lyon, working with leadership, HR, and business units. You will craft plans, content, and initiatives across digital channels to strengthen engagement, visibility, and the company’s reputation.

You will play a key role in transforming communications through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring messages reflect our transformation, values, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in communications, ideally in an international or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in both internal and external communication.
• Experience in digital communication and content creation, including websites, social media, intranet, newsletters, or similar platforms.
• International experience is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans aligned with Lynxeo’s strategy and priorities.
• Translate complex topics into clear, audience-appropriate messages.
• Ensure consistency of messaging and brand identity across internal and external communications.
• Create and coordinate communication content across a range of formats and channels.
• Monitor and adapt content to different audiences and platforms.
• Collaborate with Head of Communication, HR, and Business Units to align initiatives.

Skills

Editorial skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Project management

MS Office

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Communications

Degree in related field

Tools

Web content

Social media platforms

Intranet platforms

Job description

Communications Manager - 18-month contract based in Lyon

Communications Manager

18-month contract – Based at our office in Lyon

About Lynxeo

At Lynxeo, we are ready to electrify the industry. This means supporting equipment manufacturers with customized cabling and connectivity solutions that meet all their needs in energy, data transmission, and automation.

Our company is experiencing double-digit growth, with strong prospects for expansion and an international presence that keeps us close to our customers. We design and manufacture cables as well as complex solutions for industrial clients. With a balanced presence between Western Europe and Asia, and recent investments in Poland and the United States, our human-sized company combines local support with global reach.

Speed, responsiveness, simplicity, and pragmatism are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Communications Manager, you will contribute to Lynxeo’s communication strategy across internal and external audiences, helping strengthen employee engagement, support transformation, and build the company’s visibility and reputation.

Working closely with the Head of Communication, management, HR, Business Units, and local communication correspondents, you will develop and deliver communication plans, content, and initiatives across internal, external, and digital channels.

You will play a key role in ensuring that Lynxeo’s strategy, business priorities, transformation, culture, and achievements are communicated clearly and consistently.

French and English fluency is compulsory for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans aligned with Lynxeo’s strategy and business priorities.
• Translate complex business and transformation topics into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate messages.
• Ensure consistency of messaging and brand identity across internal and external communications.
• Create and coordinate communication content across a range of formats and channels.

Internal Communication & Engagement

• Support the communication of Lynxeo’s strategy, transformation, values, and key initiatives to employees.
• Develop engaging content and initiatives to inform and mobilize employees across sites and Business Units.
• Support management and HR in key internal communication initiatives, including Town Halls and employee engagement activities.
• Promote employee achievements, initiatives, and success stories.

External & Corporate Communication

• Support Lynxeo’s external communication and corporate visibility.
• Develop content for websites, social media, corporate materials, events, and other external channels.
• Promote Business Unit achievements, projects, customer stories, innovations, and key company news.
• Ensure alignment between internal messaging and Lynxeo’s external positioning.

Digital Communication

• Develop and manage communication across digital channels, including websites, intranet, newsletters, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Adapt content to different audiences, formats, and channels.
• Monitor engagement and use insights to improve communication effectiveness.

Group & Business Unit Coordination

• Work closely with Business Units and local communication correspondents to coordinate initiatives and share best practices.
• Ensure application of Group communication guidelines and brand standards.
• Contribute to cross-functional communication projects and synergies across the organization.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in communications, ideally in an international or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in both internal and external communication.
• Experience in digital communication and content creation, including websites, social media, intranet, newsletters, or similar platforms.
• International experience is appreciated.

Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong editorial, storytelling, and content creation abilities.
• Good understanding of internal, external, and digital communication.
• Ability to adapt messages to different audiences and channels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Solution-oriented, autonomous, and comfortable working in an international environment.
• Good command of Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Fluency in English and in French is compulsory.
• Additional language skills are appreciated.
• Contract: 18-month contract
• Location: Lyon or one of our sites in France
• Salary: Depending on profile

Recruitment Process

• Initial Teams interview with Talent Acquisition
• Interview with the manager
• Final meeting with HR

Lynxeo recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is the key to performance and to our global ambition of driving the energy transition towards a sustainable planet.

At Lynxeo, all differences are valued and respected. We strongly encourage diversity in our recruitment process — bring yours to Lynxeo, it is welcome!