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Communications Manager, Internal Communications

USA The Nature Conservancy

Arlington, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Writing, Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Matrix Management, Mentoring, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Risk, Strategic Analysis, Technical/Engineering Design, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia
POSTED
9 days ago
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Communications Manager, Internal Communications, develops, manages, and implements business-focused internal communications plans that facilitate organizational clarity, alignment, and execution. The Communications Manager serves as a trusted communications partner to leaders and teams, providing guidance on message framing, sequencing, and delivery for complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. This position supports organizational decision-making, change, and operational effectiveness.

We're Looking for You:

The Communications Manager leads and manages internal communications priorities by setting direction for timing, channels, message development, and content planning. This position partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to design and deliver communications plans that align with strategies that build trust, reinforce alignment, and support a connected and informed employee experience across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

  • Work closely with the Director of Internal Communications to develop, manage, and implement internal communications plans aligned with enterprise priorities.
  • Serve as a communications advisor to leaders, providing guidance on messaging, framing, sequencing, and organizational impact.
  • Lead communications for complex, high-risk, or enterprise-wide initiatives, including change, transformation, and operating model shifts.
  • Draft, edit, and oversee internal business communications such as executive messages, organizational updates, briefs, and talking points.
  • Support functional and executive communications by translating strategy and decisions into clear, actionable internal messaging.
  • Assist in planning and executing all staff events and leadership communications engagements, including run-of-show materials and briefing documents.
  • Align individual communications initiatives to shared priorities and enterprise-wide framing.
  • Manage assigned budgets, evaluate results, and develop recommendations for corrective strategies as needed.
  • Resolve complex issues independently and exercise sound judgment within program goals.
  • May supervise professional or administrative staff or mentor other individual contributors.
  • Occasional travel is required for business meetings and events, trainings, and/or team retreats and meetings.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of seven years of experience in internal or corporate communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience advising senior leaders and supporting executive-level internal communications.
  • Experience leading communications for enterprise-scale initiatives, organizational change, or transformation efforts.
  • Advanced business writing experience where clarity, precision, and risk awareness are critical.
  • Experience developing communication and engagement strategies, evaluating effectiveness, and managing multiple complex communications projects simultaneously.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting communications in a large, decentralized, or matrixed organization. Experience managing a communications budget.
  • Familiarity with internal communication technologies and best practices.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Multilingual or cross-cultural experience and knowledge of current and evolving trends in internal and corporate communications.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Salary Information:

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The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $XXX,XXX - XXX,XXX or hourly rate. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

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About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org

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