Director, Internal Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the strategy and implementation of Motive's internal communications program.

• Ensure employees are kept informed, aligned, and engaged throughout company updates, organizational shifts, and significant announcements.

• Oversee the planning, narrative crafting, and execution of All Hands and company-wide forums.

• Develop and expand internal video communications, such as executive updates, milestone recaps, and storytelling content.

• Enhance internal communication channels, formats, and frequency.

• Manage Slack, intranet, email, and video platforms to guarantee targeted, timely, and consistent messaging.

• Write and polish communications from the CEO and leadership, including talking points and briefing documents.

• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Legal, and People teams on both proactive and reactive communication strategies.

• Ensure alignment between internal and external messaging, making sure employees receive key updates before or simultaneously with external audiences.

• Create surveys, pulse checks, and forums to gauge employee sentiment and assess communication effectiveness.

• Provide guidance to executives, People teams, and cross-functional leaders on internal messaging and change communications.

• Mentor and manage internal communications talent and collaborate with agencies or contractors for video and content production.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in internal, corporate, or executive communications.

• Proven history of leading internal communications in a high-growth environment.

• Proficient in producing All Hands and other executive forums, from narrative development to live or recorded presentations.

• Practical experience in creating video communications and modern, multi-channel employee engagement initiatives.

• Experience in advising and writing for C-suite executives.

• Outstanding storytelling and writing capabilities.

• Familiarity with supporting crisis, issues, or change communications alongside Legal and Corporate Communications teams.

• Strong skills in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

• Comfort in using AI-driven tools for messaging development and communication analysis.

• Authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies regulated under U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

• This role is a senior-level individual contributor position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, pharmacy, optical, and dental care benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Sick leave.

• Coverage for short-term and long-term disability.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) contributions.

• Potential inclusion of restricted stock units in total compensation for specific roles.

• Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may occur in person at a global office.