Internal Communications Consultant

Guardian Life; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Guardian Life seeks an Internal Communications Consultant for Group Benefits. The role focuses on communications enablement and execution, supporting people leaders with clear, aligned messaging and polished materials.

You will partner with talent and culture, managing town halls and announcements while ensuring consistency across Group Benefits. You will report to the Head of Group Benefits Internal Communications, collaborating across stakeholders to translate strategy into practical,

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of internal communications experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for clarity and tone.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing live communications and internal events (e.g., town halls, AMAs, group meetings).
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications enablement partner for Group Benefits departmental leaders.
• Manage organizational announcements, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment to broader narratives.
• Develop leader-ready communication toolkits, talking points, FAQs, and presentation materials.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Group Benefits town halls, AMAs, and other leader-led forums.
• Support departments in executing their own communications while helping ensure consistency with Group Benefits messaging.
• Help reduce fragmentation by bringing structure, templates, and best practices to communicators within the business.
• Provide operational support and monitor communications performance.

Skills

Internal communications

Writing

Editing

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Internal Communications ConsultantApply: Hybrid - In office 3 days per week: Boston: New York: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R000109469### Position SummaryAs an Internal Communications Consultant for Group Benefits, you will focus on communications enablement and execution, supporting people leaders and departments as they deliver effective, aligned communications within their organizations. Reporting to the Head of Group Benefits Internal Communications, this role plays a critical role in communicating organizational transformation and enabling leaders to articulate progress through clear messaging, practical support, and polished communications materials. You will also serve as a key liaison to talent and culture partners, helping manage town halls and announcements while ensuring consistency across Group Benefits.### Candidate AttributesOrganized and empathetic communicator who enjoys helping leaders succeed in their own communications. Comfortable managing details, coordinating across multiple stakeholders, and translating high-level strategy into practical, leader-ready communications. Excellent writer who can prioritize information and turn complex business priorities into clear, compelling narratives. Strong attention to detail from concept through execution, supported by strong project management skills.### Job Requirements* 4–6 years of internal communications experience* Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for clarity and tone* Hands-on experience planning and executing live communications and internal events (e.g., town halls, AMAs, group meetings)* Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills* Bachelor’s degree required### Responsibilities* Serve as the primary communications enablement partner for Group Benefits departmental leaders* Manage organizational announcements, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment to broader narratives* Develop leader-ready communication toolkits, talking points, FAQs, and presentation materials* Plan, coordinate, and execute Group Benefits town halls, AMAs, and other leader-led forums* Support departments in executing their own communications while helping ensure consistency with Group Benefits messaging* Help reduce fragmentation by bringing structure, templates, and best practices to communicators within the business* Provide operational support and monitor communications performance### Reporting RelationshipsYou will report to the Head of Group Benefits Internal Communications.### Location* The primary location for this position is Boston or New York.### Travel### · 15% travel may be required.**Salary Range:**$82,770.00 - $135,975.00The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. **Our Promise** At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. **Inspire Well-Being** As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. *Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. 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