Senior Internal Communications Specialist

Bright Horizons Children's Centers; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation & parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Disability & Life insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Senior Internal Communications Specialist to craft and manage content for internal channels across the U.S. This hybrid role is based at our Newton, MA headquarters and focuses on translating business goals into engaging communications for field and corporate teams.

The candidate will lead editorial calendars, manage newsletters, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure on-brand messaging. A strong writing background and CMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism or English.
• 4 years of experience working in internal communications with a strong focus on writing and content management.
• No visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a content strategy aligned with business goals and culture.
• Create and manage the Monday Memo and other internal vehicles in Bright NOW and related platforms.
• Assist in preparing and organizing staff meetings, including decks and on-site tech support.

Skills

Content management

Writing

Editorial planning

Video communications

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism or English

Tools

Firstup

Microsoft SharePoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment-with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you're caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you're the difference.

The Senior Internal Communications Specialist will manage and create content for key internal communications vehicles owned by the Communications team, including an employee app, digital newsletters, video communications and more, as needed. This position will translate business strategies, company goals along with our mission and values, into dynamic content within multiple Internal Communications-owned (IC-owned) vehicles that engage and inform our field and corporate employees in the U.S.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a content strategy that supports the company's key business strategies, goals, mission, values, and culture
• Create and manage our Monday Memo vehicles on a weekly basis. This includes partnering with a variety of stakeholders, guiding them on submission strategy, editing all copy submitted in the back-end of Bright NOW and building each targeted memo and email on the back-end of Bright NOW
• Assist in the enhanced quarterly Staff Meetings which includes, but is not limited to, creating the introduction deck for the start of each meeting, creating the master deck which runs throughout each staff meeting, and providing day-of tech assistance before, during, and after each meeting
• Create and manage editorial calendars for Internal Communications-owned vehicles, including Bright Horizons News on Bright NOW, Monday Memo(s), The Weekly Buzz newsletter, the monthly teacher newsletter, and digital signage
• Monitor and update the company's annual Internal Communications calendar, which tracks all key internal communications that get distributed daily
• Contribute to content creation and proofreading for internal vehicles, including crafting content and/or facilitating partners to draft content for publishing through leveraging an understanding of social media, digital and artificial intelligence (AI) best practices
• Draft, review, and edit messages to ensure that they are clear, thorough, on-brand, and seek to preserve the company's image
• Collect and source stories across the organization that can be developed into content including writing the copy as well as designing communications plans where appropriate
• Contribute to and manage video communications as needed, including our video series Buzz Spotlight
• Evaluate and assess effectiveness of IC-owned internal channels by utilizing data reporting which is now shared on a monthly cadence with the entire team to enable more data-driven decisions
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of internal communication campaigns and tools
• Clearly compile and report data on the success of internal communications campaigns, messaging and tools
• Make recommendations on how to enhance and expand internal communications outreach and engagement. Keeps apprised of new trends and innovations in internal communications and brings new and creative insights into the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Journalism or English
• 4 years of experience working in internal communications with a strong focus on writing and content management
• At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing the production of digital newsletters, communications and social media content
• Experience in using content management systems or intranets, including Firstup and Microsoft Sharepoint
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for aiding communications processes
• High level of organizational skills, including great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure, handle changing priorities, and simultaneously handle multiple projects/priorities
• Business acumen and superior written and verbal communication skills; writing sample may be required
• Demonstrated examples of relationship-building across a large organization
• Experience in video communications, including script writing, serving as a host, and working with a video editing team a plus
• Must always come from a place of positive intent and share Bright Horizons' values
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $72,000 - $81,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Deadline to Apply

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 10/9/2026.

Life at Bright Horizons

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title -you're the difference. Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future - for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.