Manager, Internal Communications

Job Description

The Manager, Internal Communications, is responsible for supporting the Corporate & Brand Communications department across its various areas of oversight with heavy focus on internal and employee-facing communications. The Manager will be responsible for aligning with their supervisor on prioritization of their work to support the overall business objectives of the department. Responsibilities also include assisting departmental management and carrying out the functional job tasks associated with the department’s business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, writes entries and distributes weekly Employee Newsletter
• Develops strategy, builds plan and timeline, and executes internal events; works with cross-functional teams, sources vendors, coordinates across all offices, drafts and deploys employee communications and invites, and completes post-event activities
• Supports VP on company-wide employee meetings and executive updates including logistics management and gathering materials from the executive team
• Leads in management of company’s employee Intranet, including updates for corporate, brand and series communications, as well as coordinating posts with other departments
• Oversee Internal Communications timeline including department updates and distribution
• Writes employee communications including event invites and department updates
• Assists with creative requests for department through Workfront
• Assists in booking photographers, groomers and travel accommodations
• Assists in maintaining department’s material archive and central database on an ongoing basis
• Processes invoices for payment and corresponds with vendors for necessary information
• Partners with HR, Marketing and Facilities in updating branding throughout offices
• Assists with and distributes company’s daily press coverage reports

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations or similar discipline is preferred; minimum four to five years of experience in a consumer or business-oriented communications environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong computer skills including Internet, Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive required
• Strong organization skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Strong research skills and proven ability to be resourceful
• The ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
• Has excellent writing skills including strong foundation in AP Style, as well as ability to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, etc.
• Excellent organization, time and project management skills. Familiarity with organization tools such as Microsoft Planner, Airtable, Workfront, Mailchimp, etc.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the capacity to communicate via text/messenger with a fast response time
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work proactively in a fast paced, high volume, creative and deadline-oriented environment; ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
• Experience working with high-level executives and maintaining the utmost of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with professionals inside and outside the company
• MUST be able to operate independently
• A passion for entertainment and popular culture

Compensation
$90,000 - $110,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.