Executive Communications & Internal Engagement Lead AI-Driven

WatchGuard Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance program

Dependent Care HSA match

Adoption assistance

Fertility care support

Backup care for family and pets

A growing network of employee resource

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WatchGuard Technologies in Seattle seeks a Communications Specialist to scale internal and external communications with executives, employees, media, and partners. You’ll shape messaging, content, and programs across leadership, PR, and employee engagement.

You’ll partner with senior leaders, manage town halls, craft external content for LinkedIn, and leverage AI tools to increase speed, quality, and reach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in communications, PR, or corporate comms.
• Strong writing/editing across executive, social, and internal formats.
• Experience supporting senior leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with PR and analyst relations workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support CEO and executive communications, messaging, social content, speaking opportunities, and event prep.
• Develop authentic external content with leadership for LinkedIn and media.
• Coordinate messaging for executive participation in media engagements.
• Lead town halls with executive leadership.
• Own internal communications cadence and announcements.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
• Foster Seattle HQ office culture.
• Plan Employee Advocacy activities to raise brand awareness.
• Support Seattle-based PR activities and press materials.
• Assist with press materials and briefing prep.
• Track award submissions and opportunities.
• Create content for blogs, social posts, podcasts, and thought leadership.
• Ensure messaging aligns with WatchGuard’s brand voice.
• Identify creative uses for content in executive comms.
• Structure comms workflows, calendars, and processes.
• Leverage AI tools to speed up content and processes.
• Identify efficiency improvements across comms.

Skills

Communications

Executive writing

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Job description

WatchGuard Technologies in Seattle seeks a Communications Specialist to scale internal and external communications with executives, employees, media, and partners. You’ll shape messaging, content, and programs across leadership, PR, and employee engagement.

You’ll partner with senior leaders, manage town halls, craft external content for LinkedIn, and leverage AI tools to increase speed, quality, and reach.