Internal Communications Manager

Gunderson Dettmer

. Develop and execute the Firm’s internal communications strategy and annual plan .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing internal communications strategies, managing multiple communication channels, and creating impactful messaging for organizational change. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and project management within complex organizations.

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Internal Communications Strategy DevelopmentChange CommunicationsProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementContent Development

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingPresentation DevelopmentCommunications PlanningCampaign DevelopmentContent CreationEditorial StandardsGovernance EstablishmentChannel ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentDiscretionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

IntranetCollaboration PlatformsEmailNewslettersDigital Channels

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesFinancial ServicesLaw FirmEmployee EngagementCorporate Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Firm’s internal communications strategy and annual plan
Lead communications campaigns supporting Firm priorities, operational initiatives, talent programs, cultural initiatives, and strategic objectives
Create communications plans, messaging frameworks, stakeholder maps, timelines, and channel strategies
Manage the internal communications calendar across offices, practices, and business services functions
Develop, edit, and oversee announcements, leadership messages, newsletters, intranet content, presentations, FAQs, talking points, and toolkits
Establish editorial standards, templates, workflows, and publishing practices
Manage and optimize intranet, collaboration platforms, email, newsletters, and other digital channels
Use engagement data, employee feedback, and stakeholder input to improve communications
Lead communications for organizational, operational, technology, brand, growth, and cultural change initiatives
Partner with leadership, HR, IT, Knowledge Management, Practice Management, and other stakeholders
Prepare leaders with executive messages, presentations, talking points, Q&A documents, and communication toolkits
Create tools and resources to help leaders and managers communicate effectively with their teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Relations, or a related field
Six or more years of progressive experience in internal communications, employee engagement, change communications, corporate communications, or a closely related field
Experience in a law firm, professional services, financial services, or other complex organization strongly preferred
Strong writing, editing, and presentation-development skills
Experience developing communications plans, campaigns, and content for organizational or business change
Strong project-management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Experience supporting senior leaders and managing internal communications channels or platforms
Ability to work effectively across a complex organization with sound judgment and discretion
Advanced degree in a related field preferred
Experience establishing communications governance, editorial processes, content calendars, or channel-management practices preferred
Experience using engagement data, employee feedback, or channel analytics to improve communications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Fertility and family building support