Global Internal Communications Director

Fanatics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking a strategic, influential Director, Internal Communications to shape and lead our global internal communications program. You will advise senior executives, drive employee engagement, and lead culture-building initiatives across a fast-growing, global workforce.

You will collaborate with HR, Technology, Facilities, and Corporate Communications to ensure timely, transparent, and impactful messaging that aligns with Fanatics' vision and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Liberal Arts, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or related fields.
• Experience advising senior executives and leading enterprise-wide communications strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Fanatics' global internal communications strategy aligned with objectives and culture.
• Advise executive leadership on employee engagement, change management, and announcements.
• Lead planning and execution for enterprise transformations in HR, tech, workplace, and operations.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications to drive executive visibility and thought leadership.
• Drive engagement through channels, campaigns, events, and content strategies.
• Oversee intranet, leadership communications, digital signage, and employee events.
• Support social impact and nonprofit partnerships with storytelling and engagement.
• Establish metrics to measure effectiveness and inform decisions.
• Build partnerships across the organization to drive alignment and execution.
• Mentor team members and external partners as the function grows.

Skills

Executive advisory

Storytelling

Change management

Employee engagement

Analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Fanatics is seeking a strategic, influential Director, Internal Communications to shape and lead our global internal communications program. You will advise senior executives, drive employee engagement, and lead culture-building initiatives across a fast-growing, global workforce.

You will collaborate with HR, Technology, Facilities, and Corporate Communications to ensure timely, transparent, and impactful messaging that aligns with Fanatics' vision and values.