Strategic Internal Communications Lead

Fortrea; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(K)

PTO

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager in Durham, NC to develop clear, engaging internal communications aligning with business priorities and leadership messages. The role partners with business unit leaders and Corporate Communications colleagues to plan, write, edit, and distribute content across internal channels.

The position requires strong writing, stakeholder management, and attention to detail, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, message development, and content planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, approvals, and stakeholder inputs with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans supporting business unit priorities and leadership visibility.
• Partner with business unit leaders to understand communication needs and deliver timely content.
• Write, edit, and coordinate employee announcements, leader messages, and intranet articles.

Skills

Strong writing

Stakeholder management

Editing

Content planning

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intranet platforms

AI tools usage

Job description

Fortrea is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager in Durham, NC to develop clear, engaging internal communications aligning with business priorities and leadership messages. The role partners with business unit leaders and Corporate Communications colleagues to plan, write, edit, and distribute content across internal channels.

The position requires strong writing, stakeholder management, and attention to detail, with up to 10% travel.