Strategic Communications Manager - Global Field & Partners

Autodesk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Communications Manager to lead strategy and editorial direction for communications to its global field teams and partner ecosystem. You will write, edit, and shape messages across programs, translating complex information into clear, actionable content while partnering with stakeholders to optimize channels, timing, and audience impact.

You will build editorial calendars, advise on messaging approaches, and ensure consistency with Autodesk's narratives and priorities across

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in communications or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to prioritize information by audience and impact.
• Experience managing recurring communications and multi-channel programs.
• Familiarity with using AI tools to improve workflows and content development.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, PR, marketing, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and editorial direction for recurring channels serving Autodesk's field and partner audiences.
• Develop editorial calendars and content plans aligned with business priorities.
• Decide what, when, and how to communicate; select channels and formats for impact.
• Identify themes and stories that provide context to business updates.
• Maintain high editorial standards, ensuring clarity and relevance.

Skills

4+ years comms

Writing & storytelling

Comms strategy

Editorial judgment

Recurring communications

AI tools

Stakeholder mgmt

B2B/tech experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications-related field

Tools

(none)

Job description

Autodesk is seeking a Communications Manager to lead strategy and editorial direction for communications to its global field teams and partner ecosystem. You will write, edit, and shape messages across programs, translating complex information into clear, actionable content while partnering with stakeholders to optimize channels, timing, and audience impact.

You will build editorial calendars, advise on messaging approaches, and ensure consistency with Autodesk's narratives and priorities across