Internal Communications Specialist

McAfee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,610 - 107,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

401k Retirement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

96 Hours of Sick Time

120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees

Job summary

McAfee is looking for a Communications Specialist in New York to develop and manage internal communications, ensuring alignment with company voice and branding. This role involves writing newsletters, maintaining editorial calendars, and supporting internal events.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in communications, be organized, and skilled in using Adobe Creative Suite. McAfee offers competitive pay ranging from $65,610 to $107,790 annually and an array of benefits including unlimited paid time off and a comprehensive health package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or related field.
• Strong writing skills with good instincts for voice and tone.
• Experience adapting styles across different content types.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and distribute internal communications.
• Manage editorial calendar and ensure communication alignment.
• Coordinate internal events and engagement activations.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Use of Adobe Creative Suite

Proficiency in PowerPoint/Keynote

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or equivalent

Job description

Role Summary

Develops, writes, edits, and distributes internal communications such as newsletters, intranet updates, announcements, and presentations to inform and engage employees about company news, policy changes, and key initiatives. Manages messaging calendars, ensures consistency in tone and branding across platforms, and monitors feedback channels. Utilizes various tools (e.g., intranet, email) to deliver content, supports employee meetings or events, gathers staff input to improve effectiveness, and may verify alignment with external communications.

About the Role

Are you a strong writer who loves variety, collaboration, and finding the story behind the work? If you’re excited by the idea of connecting the dots across the organization and creating communications that help people feel more informed, engaged, and proud to be part of the company — this role is worth a look.

• Write, edit, and publish content across McAfee’s internal channels — including the Hub (intranet), employee email, Viva Engage, and digital signage — ensuring everything that goes out meets McAfee’s voice, tone, and style standards
• Draft a range of content types including intranet stories, employee spotlights, newsletter items, event recaps, and evergreen content that fills the editorial calendar between major campaigns
• Support the development of campaign assets such as FAQs, manager toolkits, and talking points in partnership with more senior team members
• Help maintain the editorial calendar – track upcoming content, flag conflicts, and keep the shared view accurate and current
• Assist with the distribution of employee communications, including pre-send proofreading, list verification, scheduling, and post-send tracking
• Support the planning and execution of internal events and engagement activations, including logistics coordination and on-site support as needed
• Pull and compile channel analytics — email open rates, intranet traffic, engagement data — to support the team’s measurement and reporting
• Maintain organized tracking documents, content libraries, and project status updates that keep the team and stakeholders informed
• Pitch in across the team wherever needed during high-volume moments – this role is a key part of making big things happen smoothly

About You

• 3–5 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, public relations, or a related field
• A strong writer with good instincts for voice, tone, and clarity – able to adapt style and format across different content types and audiences
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities without dropping the ball
• Proactive and collaborative – you look around, figure out what’s needed, and follow through reliably
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and/or Keynote for executive presentation design
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks

• Bonus Program
• 401k Retirement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support and Community Involvement
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
• 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees accrue each year

Diversity Statement

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We are committed to diversity, which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

Pay Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $65,610.00 per year – USD $107,790.00 per year depending on experience and qualifications.