Supervisor, Internal Communications

DigiKey; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

DigiKey seeks a Supervisor, Internal Communications in Thief River Falls, MN to lead global internal communications, shape culture, and partner with HR and Marketing to align messaging as DigiKey grows.

The role requires a skilled storyteller with 3+ years in cross-functional communication and leadership, plus willingness to work in the office ≥3 days/week and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing.
• 3+ years of cross-functional communication with 1 year of leadership experience.
• Excellent storytelling and proofreading skills.
• Journalistic writing experience; knowledge of DigiKey brand and core values.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage DigiKey’s internal communications infrastructure: team, strategy, channels, cadences and best practices.
• Serve as a strategic communications partner across the business; translate complex topics into clear messaging.
• Partner with HR as a strategic sounding board on sensitive communications.
• Coordinate with marketing to align internal and external narratives.
• Evolve the internal communications strategy as the company scales and experiment with new channels.
• Measure impact using data and iterate accordingly.
• Organize communication projects and planning meetings.
• Open to using AI to amplify skills and improve efficiency.

Skills

Storytelling

Proofreading

Cross-functional communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Viva

Office

Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Position Overview

The Supervisor, Internal Communications ensures global team members stay informed about DigiKey’s vision, goals, projects and executive updates by leading strategic internal communications initiatives. This role is responsible for building and protecting company culture and morale through communications, keeping the energy and momentum visible as DigiKey grows. The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller with strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record for creating and executing a successful internal communications strategy.

This role is based in Thief River Falls, MN and will require a minimum of three days per week in the office and be available for projects in the office as needed. Travel required, at times, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage DigiKey’s internal communications infrastructure: the team, strategy, channels, cadences and best practices for how the company communicates.
• Serve as a strategic communications partner across the business; triaging and prioritizing company-wide communication requests and partnering with stakeholders to translate complex topics into clear, effective messaging.
• Partner closely with the HR team as a strategic sounding board on sensitive or high-stakes communications.
• Partner with marketing communications teams to keep our internal and external narrative aligned and consistent.
• Evolve DigiKey’s internal communications strategy and toolkit as the company scales, experimenting with new initiatives and channels.
• Measure and iterate on what's working, bringing a data-informed lens to DigiKey’s internal communications team.
• Organize and lead communication projects and planning meetings.
• Open to using AI to amplify skills and strengthen work, demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.
• This role will report to our Thief River Falls, Minnesota campus a minimum of three days per week.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing
• 3+ years of experience communicating cross-functionallywith 1 year of leadership experience
• Excellent storytelling and proofreading skills
• Journalistic writing experienceKnowledge of DigiKey brand and core values

Tools/Systems/Software

• Microsoft Viva (Amplify, Connections, Engage), Office, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint

Physical Requirements

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen.
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body.

Compensation

$74,300 to $102,500

Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate’s work experience in related roles; the candidate’s knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [e-mail].

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