Director, Internal Communications

Posting Open Date: 5/21/25

Anticipated Posting Close Date*: 5/30/25

*Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Director Internal Communications

Were elevating our global internal communications strategy and vision. Were looking for a strategic leader to guide us. As Director of Internal Communications youll own the vision strategy and execution of how we communicate to employees across the company connecting 1000 Fastlyans to our mission strategy and each other.

This role will encompass global strategy executive comms partnership and people management. Youll lead the function as a trusted advisor to the Csuite and business leaders while growing a small but mighty team to help shape a cohesive employee experience that scales with our business. In this role youll be a key partner to the Chief People Officer supporting communications across all People initiatives. You will translate People priorities into clear compelling narratives that resonate with employees globally ensuring alignment transparency and a consistent employee experience.

What Youll Do:

• Design the strategic vision approach and implementation of a global internal communications strategy aligned with Fastlys business goals culture and values
• Serve as a strategic communications partner to executive leadership crafting narratives that inspire clarity and connection across the org
• Lead and mentor at least one direct report growing a highperforming internal comms team
• Oversee internal comms platform and content strategy along with the editorial voice across our internal channels (intranet Slack allhands email etc.)
• Partner crossfunctionally with People Marketing IT Legal and Workplaces to elevate the employee experience and information flow
• Act as a trusted advisor to Senior Staff on strategic communications
• Identify core messages by quarter based on business context and cascade expectations to senior staff and people leaders (for use in travel briefs department all hands and other internal speaking opportunities)
• Stakeholder engagement for company and department kickoffs all hands and leader forums
• Lead communications planning for key enterprise moments: change management reorganizations strategic initiatives M&A and executive transitions
• Set frameworks and cadences for internal comms governance measurement and feedback loops
• Stay ahead of industry trends bringing fresh thinking to how we engage a distributed global workforce
• Support the Chief People Officer in developing and executing internal and external communications helping to enhance her brand and effectively convey key messages to diverse audiences

What Were Looking For:

• 12 years in strategic communications with deep experience in employee/internal comms; experience at a global tech or highgrowth company strongly preferred
• Proven track record advising execs and managing communications in dynamic fastchanging environments
• Experience managing direct reports or building small teams; a leadercoach mindset
• A skilled storyteller with excellent judgment and the ability to tailor voice tone and messaging across audiences
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity influence without authority and working across silos to drive alignment
• Proficiency with internal communication platforms (e.g. intranet Slack blogs video digital signage etc.)
• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Business or a related field

Well be super impressed if you have experience in any of these:

• Experience leading communications during largescale transformation or organizational change
• Background in employer brand employee experience marketing or HR communications
• Familiarity with engagement or sentiment measurement tools and how to use insights to inform strategy
• Global team support experience

Work Hours:

• This position will require you to be available during core business hours.

Work Location & Travel Requirements:

This position is open to Hybrid And Remote Work Locations.

The preferred location for this position is:

• San Francisco CA

Fastly currently embraces a largely hybrid model for most roles which allows employees flexibility to split their time between the office and home.

There is a strong preference for Hybrid near a local office. However we may be willing to consider remote candidates within the US.

This position may require travel as required by your role or requested by your manager.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary:

The estimated salary range for this position is $166360 to $234864.

Starting salary may vary based on permissible nondiscriminatory factors such as experience skills qualifications and location.

This role may be eligible to participate in Fastlys equity and discretionary bonus programs.

Benefits:

We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits that start on the first day of your employment with Fastly. Curious about our offerings

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance. Family planning mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program Insurance (Life Disability and Accident) a Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees. We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. For 2025 we offer 11 paid local holidays 11 paid company wellness days.