Communications Manager

At Thorlabs Inc. were pushing the boundaries of photonics and laser innovation and we know that our people are at the core of our success. We are seeking a dynamic strategic and highly visible Communications Manager who will play a pivotal role in developing executing and managing internal communication strategies that connect employees to the organizations mission strategy values and priorities. The ideal candidate will ensure clear consistent and engaging messaging across all channels foster transparency and promote an informed connected and engaged workforce.

What Youll Do:

• Collaborate with leaders and departments to strengthen organizational culture support change initiatives and ensure effective communication during both routine operations and times of change or crisis.

• Develop and own the company-wide internal communications strategy and create a global content calendar to ensure timely and relevant information is shared with wide variety of employee audiences.

• Create enhance and manage content across various communication tools such as the intranet newsletters emails videos presentations and other vehicles including social media to ensure every employee is informed engaged and aligned with our mission strategy and values.

• Develop compelling presentations speeches letters and other communications for CEO President and other key leaders.

• Collaborate with the marketing department to develop video concepts create storyboards and oversee employee focused internal/external video communication projects from planning through delivery.

• Organize and manage internal events that strengthen company culture and employee engagement.

• Measure effectiveness of internal communications through surveys metrics and feedback loops using insights to continuously improve

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in communications English Marketing Public Relations or related field or equivalent work experience. Preferred background in Science Communications.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years in corporate internal communications public relations or a related field with at least 2 years leading large scale communications initiatives. AI knowledge within the applications of communications is a plus.
• Experience in communicating highly technical content to a lay audience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences using multiple platforms.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience creating engaging content across various formats including executive messaging intranet and videos.
• Proficiency with communication platforms intranet tools and digital content systems.
• Confidence is partnering with senior leaders providing counsel on sensitive topics and building alignment across functions.
• Strength in operating independently and thriving in an environment of change and ambiguity seeing them as opportunities to build trust and drive alignment.
• A high energy positive collaborative style

Pay range for this position will be $92000 - $127000 annually depending on experience

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance company paid life insurance a generous PTO package a 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement just to name a few..

Required Experience:

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