Internal Communications & Media Strategy Lead

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance bon

401(k) match

Health insurance and paid benefits

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Barnhart is building a stronger internal communications function and seeks an Internal Communications & Media Manager in Memphis, TN. You will connect our teams through clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across channels.

Responsibilities include developing communication strategies aligned with business priorities, managing intranet, email, digital signage, and video, drafting leadership communications, and partnering with HR, IT, Operations to engage employees and strengthen culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 5–8+ years in internal communications or a related field.
• Experience supporting multi-location or distributed teams preferred.
• Experience managing communication channels and/or media platforms.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting leadership communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communication plans aligned with business priorities.
• Identify communication gaps and implement practical solutions.
• Maintain consistent messaging and communication standards.
• Manage internal channels (intranet, email, digital signage, video).
• Create clear, engaging written and multimedia content.
• Maintain the communications calendar and coordinate messaging across teams.
• Partner with media resources on video and visual content.
• Draft and edit leadership communications (announcements, talking points, key messages).
• Support leaders in cascading information across the business.
• Ensure messaging is timely, clear, and aligned.
• Assist with communication planning for crisis or sensitive situations.
• Partner with HR, Operations, IT, and other teams on communication needs.
• Build relationships across branches, regions, and departments.
• Support initiatives that strengthen engagement and culture.
• Execute recurring communication tasks and rhythms.
• Track performance metrics (engagement, adoption, participation).
• Use data and feedback to continuously improve communication efforts.

Skills

Writing & editing

Organization

Project management

Cross-functional collab

Multimedia content

Relationship building

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Barnhart is building a stronger internal communications function and seeks an Internal Communications & Media Manager in Memphis, TN. You will connect our teams through clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across channels.

Responsibilities include developing communication strategies aligned with business priorities, managing intranet, email, digital signage, and video, drafting leadership communications, and partnering with HR, IT, Operations to engage employees and strengthen culture.