Communications Manager

Hasbro; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 86,200 - 129,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Generous 401(k) Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Product Discounts

Job summary

Hasbro is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to enhance internal communications at their new Boston HQ. This role includes translating corporate strategies into engaging messages, aligning multi-department communications, and managing change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in corporate communications and excellent writing skills.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $86,200 to $129,300, along with health benefits and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in internal or corporate communications.
• Experience in a sophisticated, matrixed, or global organization.
• Experience supporting senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build a connected communications ecosystem.
• Serve as the steward of the internal communications calendar.
• Translate complex change initiatives into clear communications.

Skills

Strong project coordination

Emotional intelligence

Excellent writing and editing

Ability to influence and collaborate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Digital communications platforms

Job description

At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come. A Communications Manager will help Hasbro employees perceive the company’s strategy, leadership, and culture. Communications Manager runs impactful internal communications that simplify complexity and link people to key priorities. The Communications Manager will translate corporate strategy, leadership choices, and change events into clear, engaging messages delivered through appropriate channels at timely moments. The Communications Manager will support executive leadership, ensure consistent messaging across business units, and encourage organizational change. Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI or at Hasbro’s temporary location in Boston, MA.

Day in the Life of a Communications Manager

• Channel Strategy: Build a connected communications ecosystem that aligns channel purpose, content, and message flow across web, email, intranet, and internal platforms to deliver intuitive, end-to-end employee experiences.
• Orchestration & Alignment: Serve as the central steward of the internal communications calendar. Work with IT, HR, Legal, IR, and other teams to align messaging, manage tradeoffs, and coordinate communication moments across the enterprise.
• Change Management: Translate complex change initiatives into clear, timely communications by aligning messaging, channels, and leader enablement to support understanding, readiness, and sustained adoption.
• Reporting & Measurement: Enable data-informed communications by defining important metrics, building shared dashboards and insight cadences, and encouraging a test-and-learn approach to content and channel optimization.
• Intranet Strategy: Coordinate intranet strategy and governance by improving how content is organized, maintained, and retired through clear taxonomy, navigation, single-source hubs, and lifecycle standards.
• Digital Ecosystem: Lead a digital communications ecosystem by acting as a deep authority in Microsoft 365. Define guidelines and governance across tools. Pilot new technologies like content workflows, email lifecycle management, and video databases. Promote responsible AI use in internal communications by identifying use cases that speed up workflows, content creation, accessibility, and reuse.
• Global Delivery: Build internal communications programs with an accessibility-first and global approach, ensuring content and experiences are inclusive, culturally relevant, and effective across regions, languages, and abilities.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of dynamic experience in internal or corporate communications, including experience operating in a sophisticated, matrixed, or global organization.
• Proven experience supporting senior leaders and translating enterprise priorities into clear, effective employee communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities, capable of breaking down complex subjects and customizing messages for various audiences.
• Experience contributing to large-scale initiatives such as organizational change, operational updates, or leadership communications.
• Strong project coordination abilities, with the capacity to prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with digital communications platforms and performance measurement tools, with a mentality of continuous improvement.
• High emotional intelligence, good judgment, and strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across levels and functions.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affidavit Action Employer. Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $86,200.00 to $129,300.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!