Global Internal Communications Lead

Cognex Corporation; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Disability insurance

Family leave

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cognex Corporation is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to shape and execute programs that keep Cognoids informed, engaged, and aligned with strategy. You’ll partner with leaders across the company, manage leadership communications, and drive content across intranet, digital signage, and town halls.

The role blends strategic communications with hands-on execution in a hybrid work environment, requiring strong writing, project management, and collaboration with multiple business areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute employee communications plans that support business priorities, organizational initiatives, and company culture.
• Partner with leaders across Employee Services, Finance, IT, Product, Operations, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing to deliver clear, effective communications.
• Lead communications planning and execution for companywide and leadership meetings, including quarterly meetings, annual meetings, employee town halls, Ask the President, and Ask the VP programs.
• Draft executive messages, talking points, scripts, presentations, FAQs, and supporting communication materials.
• Coordinate meeting communications, surveys, reminders, and follow-up activities.
• Create engaging content for employees across multiple channels, including intranet articles, leadership messages, organizational announcements, digital signage, and internal campaigns.
• Serve as editor and administrator for the Cognex employee intranet and manage digital signage content.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication strategy

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Canva

Video editing software

Job description

Cognex Corporation is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to shape and execute programs that keep Cognoids informed, engaged, and aligned with strategy. You’ll partner with leaders across the company, manage leadership communications, and drive content across intranet, digital signage, and town halls.

The role blends strategic communications with hands-on execution in a hybrid work environment, requiring strong writing, project management, and collaboration with multiple business areas.