Internal Communications Director

Conair LLC; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Conair LLC seeks an Internal Communications Director to design, manage and author strategic internal programs across the organization, partnering with the executive team to align messaging with Conair’s business strategy, culture and values.

You will lead change communications, collaborate with HR, Marketing and Leadership, and produce newsletters, town halls and intranet content while ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in corporate communications and/or public relations including experience in culture transformation and change management.
• Experience leading employer brand and/or social media advocacy initiatives is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editorial proficiency (writing, editing, proofing).
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of staff, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated understanding of communications as a change enabler; experience in change management initiatives a plus.
• Strong executive presence and ability to handle confidential information.
• Intellectually curious and passionate about people, culture and the employee experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic internal communications plan aligned with the company vision and branding.
• Partner with the CEO and Executive team to translate vision into clear messaging across the organization.
• Enable successful change with change management communications.
• Work cross-functionally with HR, Marketing and Leadership on initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Produce employee communications including newsletters, presentations, announcements, town halls, etc.
• Manage internal communications channels and intranet cadence and storytelling.

Skills

Executive communication

Change management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Editorial/proofreading

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

8+ years corporate communications experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Graphic design

Job description

Position Summary

As an Internal Communications Director at Conair, you will be responsible for designing, managing and authoring strategic internal communication programs across the organization. You’ll be a true partner to the executive team and work with internal stakeholders to help our employees across the organization connect with Conair’s business strategy, culture, and values.

We’re looking for someone with great experience developing, leading, and carrying out strategic internal communications. To succeed, you’ll need to be curious, creative, and highly collaborative. You’ll also need to be a highly organized self-starter, able to complete projects on-time and independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic internal communications plan: Align internal and executive messaging with the company’s vision, mission, business strategy and branding; and deliver an annual plan to bring it to life.
• Partner closely with the CEO and Executive team: Develop and execute communications that translate executive vision into clear, actionable messaging across all levels of the organization.
• Enable successful change: Support change management communications that bring synergy and cohesiveness to the organization.
• Work cross-functionally across teams: Work in close partnership with Human Resources, Marketing and Leadership to execute communication initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Produce employee communications: Develop and author a variety of internal communications including newsletters, presentations, announcements, town halls, etc to be delivered across a variety of communications channels.
• Manage the company’s internal communications channels: Create a communication cadence, calendar, write stories, briefs and manage the Conair Intranet.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in corporate communications and/or public relations including experience in culture transformation and change management.
• Experience leading employer brand and/or social media advocacy initiatives is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including stellar editorial proficiency (writing, editing, proofing)
• Ability to build relationships within an organization, communicate regularly with key individuals and interface with all levels of staff, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated understanding of communications as a change enabler; experience in change management initiatives a plus "hands-on" team player with outstanding project management and strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Possess a strong executive presence, good judgment and ability to handle confidential/sensitive information. Ability to proactively embrace and drive positive, transformational change and build this capability into the greater organization.
• Intellectually curious and passionate about people, culture and the employee experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft SharePoint
• Graphic design experience preferred
• Must be a highly organized self-starter, able to complete projects on-time and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Environmental Factors

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
• This role requires Stamford, CT office on-site presence Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere on Fridays.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
• Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office

About Conair

Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.

Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands include CONAIR, Cuisinart, Cuisinart Outdoors, BaBylissPro, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.

Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.

At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and brands that enhance their lives.