Associate, Internal Communications

The Wonderful Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,348 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-notch medical coverage

401k with match eligibility

Career advancement opportunities

Mentorship program

Extensive learning resources

Job summary

The Wonderful Company is seeking an Associate for Internal Communications to support high-visibility projects and enhance employee engagement. This role involves crafting compelling content and managing communications platforms, ensuring alignment across the organization.

Based in California with a hybrid schedule, candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in communications and a Bachelor’s in a relevant field. The role promises professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in strategic organizational communications.
• Fluency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe suite.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and proofread employee communications.
• Manage internal communications platforms and initiatives.
• Coordinate seasonal events to enhance employee engagement.

Skills

Strategic communication

Employee engagement

Content creation

Microsoft 365

Adobe suite

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field

Tools

Cerkl

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for an Associate, Internal Communications to join our Corporate Communications team. In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting high-visibility projects while developing expertise in strategic communication, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring alignment across the organization.

You will craft compelling content, manage internal communications platforms, support reputational efforts for the company and our founders, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver consistent, impactful messaging that reflects our mission and values.

As a strategic, detail‑oriented, and highly collaborative communications professional, you will help provide counsel and guidance to inform, engage, and positively impact our employees. The role is fast‑paced and dynamic with broad, senior‑level visibility.

This position reports to the Director, Internal Communications and will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in‑office requirement Monday‑Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

• Draft, edit, and proofread employee communications, including internal emails, newsletter articles, talking points, FAQs, and intranet articles.
• Provide project management support for a diverse portfolio of enterprise-wide corporate initiatives and special projects, including the rollout of a new intranet platform and awards and rankings efforts.
• Support internal stakeholders with corporate communications initiatives across IT, AI/Automation, Facilities, Research & Insights, Sales, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Health & Safety, Aviation, and others.
• Oversee master communications calendar across multiple channels and stakeholders.
• Manage enterprise-wide email platform (Cerkl), including overseeing trainings, troubleshooting issues, and serving as the primary liaison with platform partners and the Wonderful Agency to support the development and execution of branded communications templates.
• Monitor multiple secondary mailboxes and route inquiries to appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate seasonal events that enhance workplace culture and increase employee engagement.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and awards and rankings opportunities.
• Provide administrative support that includes, but is not limited to, scheduling meetings and brainstorm sessions, creating agendas, distributing meeting recaps, supporting event coordination, and preparing presentations.
• Collaborate and work cross-functionally with our human resources, events, research, talent acquisition, philanthropy, proofreading, legal teams, and others to ensure stakeholder communications reflect the company's mission and values.

• At least 3-4 years of hands‑on experience within an agency or corporate environment supporting strategic organizational communications, change management, culture, employee engagement, internal communications, public relations, or executive communications and desire to grow in the field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related business field.
• Fluency in Microsoft 365, Adobe suite, and Canva.
• Familiarity with AP style and leading internal communications tools (i.e., Cerkl, Staffbase, and SharePoint) is a plus.
• Ability to create engaging PowerPoint presentations and familiarity working with digital files and assets (i.e., image resizing, cropping, etc.).
• Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish is a plus.
• Demonstrates understanding of and a strong interest in learning about agriculture, real estate, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) to effectively support communications strategies across diverse industries.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to proactively complete tasks and meet goals in partnership with others and under minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in all written, visual, and verbal communications.
• Strong writer who identifies and develops compelling stories that support organizational goals and business initiatives.
• Able to meet tight deadlines, adapt to change, be open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, and embrace a growth mindset.
• Anticipates potential issues and proposes creative, effective solutions.
• Eagerness to strengthen and refine writing, research, and presentation skills.
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Curiosity, motivation, and superior listening/comprehension skills.

Pay Range: $38.00 - $40.00/hour and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top‑notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on‑demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company‑wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co‑Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company‑provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

EEO is the law.