Internal Communications Lead

Enova; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO & paid holidays

Sabbatical program

Paid parental leave

Summer hours

DEI groups

Charitable matching

Employee recognition

401(k) matching

Job summary

Enova is seeking an Internal Communications Lead to shape and execute enterprise communications across the company. The role owns high-visibility programs and collaborates with cross-functional leaders to position Communications as a trusted strategic advisor.

You will own enterprise-wide initiatives such as all-hands, employee recognition, and volunteer programs, and support executive communications with messaging development.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications or related field.
• Experience supporting high-visibility communications initiatives and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects independently with strong attention to detail.
• Able to anticipate risks and operational roadblocks before issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and corporate communications initiatives across Enova.
• Own enterprise-wide programs, including all-hands, employee recognition, and volunteer programming.
• Support executive communications with messaging development and visibility opportunities.
• Draft executive-ready materials across formats and audiences.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong follow-through.
• Partner with stakeholders across departments to develop comms strategies and execution plans.
• Anticipate communications risks and stakeholder needs.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional partnership

Editorial judgment

Strategic communications

Job description

• The Internal Communications Lead plays a key role in shaping and executing internal and corporate communications initiatives across Enova. This role owns several high-visibility programs and communications channels, partners closely with cross-functional leaders and helps position Communications as a trusted strategic advisor to the business
• Lead communications support for enterprise and functional initiatives across the organization
• Own and execute enterprise-wide communications programs, including quarterly all-hands meetings, employee recognition initiatives and employee volunteer programming
• Support executive communications, including messaging development and internal visibility opportunities
• Partner closely with stakeholders across departments to develop effective communications strategies and execution plans
• Draft polished, executive-ready communications materials across a variety of formats and audiences
• Independently manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Anticipate communications risks, stakeholder needs and operational roadblocks before they become issues

Benefits

• Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results
• Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
• PTO & paid holidays off
• Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
• Paid parental leave
• Summer hours (for eligible roles)
• DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
• Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day. Plus so much more!
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) matching plus a roth option

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and proactive operator who can manage projects independently, anticipate needs before they arise and build strong relationships across the organizationThis person should be equally comfortable executing day-to-day communications work and contributing to broader strategic initiatives. Success in this role requires strong business partnership skills, sound judgment and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomyAbility to operate proactively in a fast-paced environment with shifting prioritiesCollaborative, service-oriented mindset with strong business partnership instinctsExcellent stakeholder management and cross-functional partnership skillsExceptional writing and editorial judgment, including the ability to critically evaluate, refine and finalize executive-ready communications materialsExperience supporting high-visibility communications initiatives and executive stakeholdersProven ability to manage projects independently and execute with a high level of accuracy and accountabilityStrong attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished work productStrong professional judgment and organizational awarenessExperience supporting executive communications and enterprise-wide initiatives5-8+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications or related fieldPublic company and/or financial services experience preferredExperience in a regulated industry with formal communications controls (approval workflows, spokesperson standards, risk management processes) — additional qualifier, not a substitute for the aboveExperience managing employee engagement programs