Corporate Communication Manager

Wella Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Wella Company in New York City is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to develop and deliver high-impact written content for internal and external corporate channels. You will serve as the primary writer and partner for HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESG, and other internal functions, shaping messaging for corporate initiatives and the website.

The role requires translating complex topics into clear, engaging content, managing multiple projects, and maintaining a consistent corporate voice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, English, or related field.
• 7+ years in corporate or internal communications, in-house or agency.
• Experience partnering with HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESG, etc.
• Experience writing executive social media content and leadership communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling with ability to adapt tone.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
• Cross-functional collaboration and ability to synthesize complex topics.
• Attention to detail with strong editorial judgment.
• Experience using AI-assisted writing tools with brand voice.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, write, and edit high-quality content for internal/external channels.
• Partner with HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESG to craft communications.
• Host meetings to gather content and align publishing schedules.
• Manage executive communications and social media copy for leaders.
• Draft video scripts translating complex topics into engaging narratives.
• Draft internal announcements for organizational changes and launches.
• Translate technical information into accessible messages for diverse audiences.
• Manage multiple communications projects with timelines and quality control.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent corporate voice and brand.
• Support strategies for corporate initiatives and change management.
• Coordinate approvals with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Storytelling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability to audiences

AI-assisted writing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

SharePoint

Viva Engage

Job description

Position Title: Corporate Communication Manager

Location: NYC (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)

Reports to: Senior Director Global Corporate Communications

The Corporate Communication Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and delivering high impact written content for distribution across internal and external corporate communication channels. This role serves as a primary writer and partner for internal functions, including Human Resources (Culture, DEI, Talent and Engagement), Information Technology, Legal/Compliance, ESG, etc. and plays a key role drafting content for the corporate website and social media channels.

In addition to writing/editing content for internal announcements, corporate-wide initiatives, social media, and corporate/executive communications, the role is also responsible for coordinating with diverse stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in corporate communications environments and excels at transforming complex business topics into clear and engaging written content.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, write and edit high-quality‑ content for internal and external corporate communication channels, including the global Intranet, company-wide emails, leadership messaging, social media, corporate announcements, website copy, etc.
• Partner closely with HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESG and other internal functions to create clear and effective communications related to corporate-wide initiatives, policies/procedures, and organizational updates.
• Host standing meetings with key functional areas to gather content and align publishing schedules in coordination with other members of the Communications team.
• Write and manage executive communications, including social media copy for senior leaders and thought leadership content for both internal and external publishing.
• Draft clear, engaging video scripts for internal and external communications—including leadership messages, corporate initiatives, and social media—translating complex topics into compelling, audience appropriate narratives.
• Write and edit internal announcements for organizational changes, programs, system launches, and corporate initiatives.
• Translate lengthy, complex, or technical information into accessible messaging tailored for diverse employee audiences.
• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to gather information, align messaging, and ensure accuracy and consistency across communications messages and channels. Maintain a consistent corporate voice and ensure communications align with corporate brand and messaging guidelines.
• Support communication strategies for corporate initiatives, change management efforts, and organization-wide initiatives and programs.
• Coordinate approvals and revisions with stakeholders and leadership team as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or internal communications roles – in-house and/or at a communications agency.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with corporate functions such as HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESG, etc.
• Experience writing executive social media content and leadership communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone and content for different audiences. Proven experience translating complex business concepts into messages for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional stakeholders across a corporate environment.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise messaging.
• High attention to detail and strong editorial judgment.
• Experienced with leveraging AI assisted writing and editing tools to accelerate content development, enhance clarity and consistency, and support ‑high-quality‑ outputs—while applying strong editorial judgment, brand voice standards, and human oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise or large corporate environments.
• Familiarity with change management communications.
• Experience using corporate communication platforms such as intranet systems or employee engagement tools including SharePoint and Viva Engage.
• Strategic communication and storytelling/experience interviewing and writing editorials/Q&As, etc.
• Executive messaging and social media writing
• Project management and prioritization
• Cross functional collaboration
• Editorial excellence and company/leader voice management
• Ability to self-start and independently drive action and results

Overall, the Corporate Communications Manager serves as a trusted writing partner in the communications team, ensuring that corporate messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals.

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, skills and in comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

NOTICES

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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