Internal Communications Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and execute an impactful internal communications strategy in alignment with business goals and objectives
• Operationalize repeatable communications deliverables and programs to ensure consistent quality,efficiency, and improvement through data analysis
• Lead point of contact for the intranet/Omnia, partnering with teams and individuals across the firm to post compelling content, and establishing site governance while managing the site as an administrator
• Gather, benchmark, and summarize employee feedback, including a biannual employee pulse survey strategy and execution
• Cultivate engagement through transparent and authentic communications, expanding messaging to inform on pivotal developments, promote our distinctive culture, and celebrate our talented individuals
• Harness Riverons employee value proposition to conceive and craft innovative, engaging content, spanning leadership announcements, slides, win announcements, employee resource group (ERG) communications, and more
• Collaborate with business segments, local markets, and corporate functions to communicate key initiatives and business priorities clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences
• Stay abreast of firm developments and elevate employee awareness of important news, events, organizational changes, and culture-building initiatives
• Own content and execution for semiannual firmwide Town Hall meetings announcements..
• Maintain and manage the enterprise communications calendar, ensuring that messaging is drafted and sequenced appropriately
• Support M&A communications activities including internal announcements and an external press release;provide guidance on whether the onboarding process should be tailored based on situational factors
• Support the Managing Director onboarding process by drafting biographies for inclusion in proposals and on the website

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in internal or corporate communications
• Proven experience in implementing communications initiatives that inspire and engage employees
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, including tailoring content in various voices for different audiences
• Proficient in creating communication products across multiple channels, including PowerPoint, emails, and virtual events
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and functional leaders
• In-depth understanding of internal and corporate communications best practices
• Strong operational and project management skills to ensure consistent throughput, detailed measurement, and document management
• Deep understanding of internal communications best practices with demonstrable expertise in business writing
• Mastery of the technology and tools required to execute internal communications at scale including SharePoint, ChatGPT Enterprise, Staffbase (Bananatag/Poppulo), Workday/Peakon, Asana, Excel, and Outlook
• Certified SharePoint administrator is preferred