VP, Internal Communications

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies that align with Risepoint’s mission and business goals.

• Oversee the creation of engaging content for emails, intranet platforms, and virtual company meetings.

• Manage the internal communication budget in collaboration with the VP of FP&A and the CCO.

• Establish standards for enterprise communication, governance, and planning processes.

• Direct communication planning for business initiatives, organizational changes, executive priorities, and cross-functional programs.

• Provide counsel to executive leadership and craft as well as disseminate essential internal messages.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture a team of internal communication professionals.

• Offer communication support during organizational transitions and maintain channels for employee feedback.

• Assess communication effectiveness through metrics and implement improvements based on data.

• Ensure internal messaging aligns with communications from university partners and the Brand Team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in internal communications.

• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership capacity.

• Experience managing internal communications in a remote or distributed workforce setting.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal abilities and a knack for building relationships across all organizational tiers.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.

• Proficiency with digital communication tools and platforms utilized in remote work environments.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience in the higher education or edtech sectors is advantageous.

• Experience leading executive communications, including strategic messaging, town halls, organizational announcements, and leadership communications.

• Background in supporting organizational transformation, change management, and enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Experience in fostering employee engagement and culture initiatives in remote or hybrid work settings.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled communication tools, communication analytics, and emerging technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first workforce and a flexible remote work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development, including industry conferences, webinars, and engagement with thought leaders.

• Training and development coaching available.

• A diverse and inclusive workforce.

• Equal-opportunity employer.