Senior Employee Communications Manager 2, Product

LinkedIn; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Senior Employee Communications Manager 2 for Product to partner with executives and drive product storytelling across the company. This hybrid role is based in Mountain View, CA (preferred) or New York, and involves close collaboration with HR and leadership to align strategy and timing across channels.

You will lead global product communications for major launches, inform and inspire the employee base, and help manage organizational changes.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with ability to translate complex tech into simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic communications advisor to Product senior leaders and key partners.
• Build and execute global product communications strategies for major launches.
• Lead end-to-end employee communications for organizational changes with HR and leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to amplify talent initiatives and culture.
• Maintain and evolve digital communications channels for the Product organization.
• Provide onsite event production support for all hands and engagement events.
• Support a broad range of internal communications initiatives.

Skills

Strong Written Communication

Stakeholder Management

Program Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

Office 365

Job description

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.

This role will be based in Mountain View, California (strongly preferred) or New York

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Employee Communications team. The Senior Employee Communications Manager 2 for Product will be a business partner first and a communicator second. You’ll love working with executives, being a strong team player, and getting energized by being a part of a fast-moving, innovative organization. You’ll also be passionate about using your communications and storytelling skills to amplify our product stories, engage employees, support organizational change, and drive business results. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for product development and a strong curiosity about how our teams build the largest professional platform in the world.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic communications advisor to our Product senior leaders and other key Product partners, advising on communications strategy (including content, forums, and timing) to ensure team members are informed, inspired and empowered to help LinkedIn succeed
• Build and execute global product communications strategies for major product launches that inform and inspire our global employee base across LinkedIn
• Lead end-to-end employee communications for organizational changes, including partnering with HR and leadership to clarify strategy and rationale, and managing timing, sequencing, and delivery across channels
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build communications plans that amplify our talent initiatives and reinforce our culture and values across our Product organization
• Help develop, evolve, and maintain our digital communications channels for our Product organization
• Provide onsite event production support for all hands meetings and other engagement events for our Product organization
• Support a broad range of internal communications initiatives and events across the broader Employee Communications team

Basic Qualifications

• 9 + yearsof experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related experience, AND 3 years of experience in External Communications or Employee Communications OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field AND minimum 6 years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related experience, AND 3 years of experience in External Communications or Employee Communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading technology communications or strong familiarity with what’s happening in tech
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into words the average team member can understand.
• Experience supporting organizational change and change management communications, including helping team members understand and navigate transitions
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Leadership agility and ability to advise and influence senior leaders on communications approach, messaging and tactics
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial self-starter and problem solver who is comfortable with ambiguity
• Curiosity and growth mindset around emerging technologies, especially AI tools
• Working knowledge of Office 365 and how to use different applications to engage employees

Suggested Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Program Management
• Leadership