Ralph Lauren Employee Communications Senior Associate

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a Senior Employee Communications Associate for North America to develop and execute internal communications for the region's commercial organization. The role, reporting to the North America Employee Communications Lead, focuses on leveraging internal channels to inform, inspire and engage employees across distribution, corporate and retail.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer/editor with attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of communications experience, internal communications a must.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with adaptable tone.
• Experience supporting communications for commercial, retail or field-based population preferred.
• Strong project coordination skills with timelines and deliverables across multiple initiatives.
• Experience drafting newsletters, internal posts, talking points, PowerPoint decks and briefing documents.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to work quickly while maintaining quality.
• Proactive self-starter with follow-through and sound judgment in a collaborative environment.
• Comfortable in a matrixed environment partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Natural curiosity and storytelling instincts with interest in employee engagement.
• Ability to use feedback, analytics and engagement insights to refine communications.
• Positive, flexible approach with problem solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimal travel required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and publish content for internal communications channels including newsletters and regional updates.
• Support development of communication materials: toolkits, talking points, briefing documents and leadership messages.
• Manage regional editorial calendars, content plans and publishing schedules.
• Create and execute multimedia content and employee storytelling initiatives.
• Partner with Global Corporate Communications, Retail Operations and People & Development to support priorities.
• Coordinate communication assets, project plans and timelines for seamless execution.
• Assist with analytics, survey feedback and engagement metrics reporting.
• Support employee engagement programs, leadership communications and corporate events for the region.
• Plan and execute regional events and touchpoints such as Town Halls and In Conversation programming.

Skills

Internal communications

Writing & editing

Proofreading

Project coordination

Storytelling

Content development

PowerPoint

Newsletter mgmt

Tools

PowerPoint

Viva Engage

Job description

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

The Senior Employee Communications Associate for North America supports the development and execution of communications for the North America region commercial organization. Guided by the Company's Next Great Chapter: Drive strategy, this role will focus on how to leverage our internal channels to inform, inspire, and engage employees across distribution, corporate, and retail. Working closely with the North America Employee Communications Lead, this position will support day-to-day communications planning, content development for weekly newsletter and internal social channel, editorial calendar management, employee storytelling, events, and ad-hoc projects. The role will partner with teams across Global Corporate Communications, Retail Operations, People & Development and other cross-functional groups to help deliver timely, relevant and engaging communications that drive connectivity and engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with excellent attention to detail, exercises sound judgment and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. To thrive in this role, this person should be curious and proactive, collaborative and highly organized, with a passion for storytelling and an interest in building employee connection across the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and publish content for internal communications channels, including newsletters, regional updates and internal social channel (Viva Engage), ensuring alignment with company messaging and priorities.
• Support the development of communication materials, including toolkits, talking points, briefing documents and leadership messages.
• Help manage regional editorial calendars, content plans and publishing schedules.
• Assist in the creation and execution of multimedia content and employee storytelling initiatives that support engagement and awareness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Global Corporate Communications, Retail Operations and People & Development, to support communication initiatives and business priorities.
• Coordinate communication assets, project plans and timelines to ensure seamless execution across multiple workstreams.
• Support the collection and reporting of analytics, survey feedback and engagement metrics.
• Assist with employee engagement programs, leadership communications and corporate events that strengthen culture and connection across the region.
• Support the planning and execution of regional events and touchpoints, including Town Halls, Ask Me Anything sessions and In Conversation programming.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• 2-4 years communications experience; internal communications experience is a must.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences.
• Experience supporting communications for a commercial, retail or field-based population preferred.
• Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage timelines, details and deliverables across multiple initiatives.
• Experience drafting communications materials such as newsletters, internal posts, talking points, PowerPoint decks and briefing documents.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work quickly while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Proactive self-starter with strong follow-through, sound judgment and a collaborative working style.
• Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment and partnering with stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Natural curiosity, strong storytelling instincts and an interest in employee engagement.
• Ability to use feedback, analytics and engagement insights to help refine communications.
• Positive, flexible approach with the ability to problem solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimal travel required.