Strategic Internal Communications & Media Lead

Barnhart Crane & Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking an Internal Communications & Media Manager to connect teams across the business with clear, engaging content.

You will manage key channels, craft leadership messages, and collaborate with HR, Ops, and IT to ensure employees stay informed and aligned with Barnhart’s mission. This role requires a local presence in Memphis or relocation and a passion for storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 5–8+ years in internal communications or related field.
• Experience supporting multi-location or distributed teams.
• Experience managing communication channels and media platforms.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting leadership communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communication plans aligned with business priorities.
• Manage internal channels (intranet, email, digital signage, video) and calendar.
• Draft leadership communications and support cascading messages.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, IT, and other teams to strengthen engagement.
• Track engagement metrics and use data to improve communications.

Skills

Strong writing & editing

Project management

Multitasking & prioritization

Relationship-building

Multimedia content creation

Data-driven improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking an Internal Communications & Media Manager to connect teams across the business with clear, engaging content.

You will manage key channels, craft leadership messages, and collaborate with HR, Ops, and IT to ensure employees stay informed and aligned with Barnhart’s mission. This role requires a local presence in Memphis or relocation and a passion for storytelling.