Internal Communications Director

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reuters is seeking an experienced Internal Communications Lead to develop and execute strategies that align with business goals. You will craft content for executive presentations, town halls, and digital channels while advising senior leaders and managing confidential information in a fast-paced setting.

Collaborating with HR and Thomson Reuters teams, you will drive cultural change initiatives and ensure high-quality messaging across all internal platforms.

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital content creation, internal communication platforms and channels, and social media.
• Video editing is a plus.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor.
• Experience with confidential information in fast-paced environments.
• Innovative thinker with a team-player attitude in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to craft effective change communications strategies and campaigns.
• Experience with AI-driven business change is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage internal communications channels and ensure high-quality materials and effective messaging.
• Create content for executive presentations, town halls, emails, and internal digital channels.
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership.
• Support cultural change initiatives and collaborate on business change programs.
• Deliver internal communications strategies supporting Reuters and its leadership team.
• Maintain knowledge of Reuters businesses and best practices.
• Communicate complex ideas across organizational levels.
• Negotiate solutions to ensure communications are strategic and engaging.
• Report to VP of Communications and collaborate with senior leaders.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Digital content creation

Video editing

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Fast-paced environment

Confidential information handling

Change communications

Town halls / events

AI in communications

Team player

Tools

Internal communication platforms

Social media

Video editing software

Job description

• Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with business goals
• Manage internal communications channels and ensure high-quality materials and effective messaging
• Create content for executive presentations, monthly town halls, email messages, and internal digital channels
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership, including the President and Editor-in-Chief
• Support cultural change initiatives
• Collaborate with HR and colleagues across Reuters and Thomson Reuters on business change programs
• Deliver internal communication strategies supporting Reuters and its leadership team
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Reuters businesses and internal communications best practices
• Communicate complex ideas across organizational levels
• Negotiate solutions between key individuals to ensure communications are strategic, engaging, and effective
• Report to the Vice President of Communications, Reuters, while working closely with the VP, Internal Communications, Thomson Reuters and her team

Requirements

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in digital content creation, internal communication platforms and channels, and social media
• Video editing is a plus
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle high volumes of work and maintain attention to detail
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with confidential information
• Innovative thinker with a team-player attitude, thriving in a matrixed organization
• Ability to create effective change communications strategies and campaigns
• Experience with AI-driven business change is a plus
• Experience using AI to improve communications workflows
• Experience running effective and engaging employee town halls, webinars, and events

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies that align with business goals, while effectively managing internal communication channels and creating high-quality content for diverse audiences. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and support cultural change initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Exceptional Oral And Written Communication Skills
• Digital Content Creation
• Project Management
• Change Communications Strategies
• Experience With AI-Driven Business Change

Hard Skills

• Digital Content Creation
• Project Management
• Change Communications Strategies
• Video Editing
• Internal Communication Platforms

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Innovative Thinker
• Team-Player Attitude
• Ability To Influence Senior Stakeholders

Industry Keywords

• Communication Strategies
• Cultural Change Initiatives
• Engaging Employee Town Halls
• Confidential Information
• Matrixed Organization

Tools & Technologies

• Internal Communication Platforms
• Social Media