Communications Manager

Thorlabs; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A tech company in Newton, NJ is seeking a Communications Manager to lead internal communication strategies, enhance content across multiple platforms, and collaborate with leadership. The ideal candidate will have a background in communications with 5-7 years of experience, including progressing in corporate environments. Strong communication skills and project management are essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years in corporate internal communications or related field.
• At least 2 years leading large-scale communications initiatives.
• Experience in communicating highly technical content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage internal communication strategies.
• Create and manage content across various communication tools.
• Collaborate with leaders to strengthen organizational culture.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management skills

Experience creating engaging content

Confidence partnering with senior leaders

Ability to tailor messages for different audiences

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Intranet tools

Digital content systems

Job description

Communications Manager

Thorlabs Inc. is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly visible Communications Manager who will play a pivotal role in developing, executing, and managing internal communication strategies that connect employees to the organization’s mission, strategy, values, and priorities.

Base pay range: $92,000.00/yr – $127,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Thorlabs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with leaders and departments to strengthen organizational culture, support change initiatives, and ensure effective communication during both routine operations and times of change or crisis.
• Develop and own the company-wide internal communications strategy and create a global content calendar to ensure timely and relevant information is shared with a wide variety of employee audiences.
• Create, enhance, and manage content across various communication tools such as the intranet, newsletters, emails, videos, presentations, and other vehicles including social media to ensure every employee is informed, engaged, and aligned with our mission, strategy, and values.
• Develop compelling presentations, speeches, letters, and other communications for CEO, President, and other key leaders.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to develop video concepts, create storyboards, and oversee employee-focused internal/external video communication projects from planning through delivery.
• Organize and manage internal events that strengthen company culture and employee engagement.
• Measure effectiveness of internal communications through surveys, metrics, and feedback loops, using insights to continuously improve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Preferred background in science communications.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years in corporate internal communications, public relations, or a related field, with at least 2 years leading large-scale communications initiatives. AI knowledge within the applications of communications is a plus.
• Experience in communicating highly technical content to a lay audience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences using multiple platforms.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience creating engaging content across various formats, including executive messaging, intranet, and videos.
• Proficiency with communication platforms, intranet tools, and digital content systems.
• Confidence partnering with senior leaders, providing counsel on sensitive topics and building alignment across functions.
• Strength in operating independently and thriving in an environment of change and ambiguity, seeing them as opportunities to build trust and drive alignment.
• A high energy, positive, collaborative style.

Benefits

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; a generous PTO package; a 401(k) plan; and tuition reimbursement, among other benefits.

Location

Newton, NJ

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• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.