Director Internal Communications

Company: SGH - SMART Global Holdings
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:

Every day at SGH, we power growth and expand possibilities. We come from a broad collection of experiences and diverse backgrounds, but we're united by a drive to raise the bar for the impactful technologies we design and manufacture, our customers, and each other. With an open and inclusive culture, we help one another think creatively and look beyond - because when we're each at our best, we're even more powerful together.

Job Description:

SGH is seeking a Director of Internal Communications who can design and execute high-impact employee communications, strategies and campaigns that inform and engage our global team. This individual will implement programs and tactics across a wide variety of communications channels such as SGH's intranet, all-employee meetings, executive communications, events (both virtual and in-person) and digital communications that reach and engage employees across our business lines. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing, creating, and analyzing internal communications with the objective of informing and boosting pride amongst our employee base. He/she will work cross functionally to identify and develop integrated communications, working in partnership with the HR, business line communication and marketing teams, and other organizational leaders. This is an opportunity to establish communications infrastructure and processes that will scale with SGS's ongoing growth. The Director of Internal Communications will report directly to the VP of Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities:

Develop a comprehensive internal communication strategy and practice that drives employee engagement and meaningful connection to the company's strategy
Serve as a trusted communications partner and advisor to senior executives and leaders throughout the company, helping them to engage with employees and share timely, relevant business information
Manage editorial cadence of internal communications programming, driving employee awareness and support of key programs and initiatives (e.g. Company Culture/Values, IED, ESG)
Research, write, edit, and publish communications with outstanding attention to detail and quality
Support organizational announcements and strategy rollouts to employees
Monitor and manage relevant topics and trends (both in the market and within the company) that could impact our employees and our culture
Develop proven methodologies and procedures to guide consistent and quality communications across all teams, businesses, and geographies
Analyze the effectiveness of internal communication programs and develop recommendations to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of employee communications
Support company-wide business transformation and change management initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, English, Communications or related discipline. Master's degree or MBA preferred
7-10 years professional experience in high profile corporate communications, employee communications and / or public relations roles supporting globally branded organizations
Demonstrated and extensive experience writing and editing for print, multi-media formats and digital social formats
Demonstrated experience building, developing and leading teams through change
Demonstrated expertise when communicating to and working with senior executives to provide strategic counsel, clearly articulate ideas, successfully manage differing points of view and build positive relationships and rapport
Technically savvy: Experience using technology that supports building, planning, and executing communications
Collaborative and a team builder, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Detail oriented to insure the high quality of communications
Outstanding writing, editing and communication skills
Demonstrated effectiveness using data to communicate and inform decisions
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple timelines at once

SGH is an equal opportunity employer. It will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other factor made unlawful by applicable laws and regulations. It is committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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