Internal Communications Manager
About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Position Summary:
As the Internal Communications Manager you will work directly with VP, Communications to develop and execute multichannel internal communications plans that prioritize a timely, transparent, and engaging flow of communications to all team members.
Leveraging a soon-to-be-launched intranet, you will develop and deliver compelling content, manage internal messaging, and create communication strategies that foster collaboration and a strong company culture.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an internal communication strategy inclusive of a soon-to-be-launched intranet that aligns with IMG Academy’s overall goals and objectives
- Lead content creation and strategy for intranet, ensuring it serves as a central hub for company news, updates, and resources
- Lead strategies and programs to communicate People Operations strategic initiatives, fostering cohesive alignment around key initiatives within the team, integrating messages into broader strategic communications to deliver measurable results.
- Proactively identify and address communication gaps and opportunities within the company
- Write, edit and proofread internal communications, ensuring alignment with AP style and company tone of voice
- Deliver internal communications to a global, in-person and remote audience
- Collaborate with various departments and leaders to gather information and ensure consistent messaging across the organization
- Create engaging and impactful communication materials for weekly newsletters and quarterly all-company town halls
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications through regular surveys and make recommendations for improvement
- Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of important company information and updates
- Serve as a liaison between different departments to facilitate effective communication and collaboration
- Provide guidance and support alongside VP, Communications to leaders on communication best practices and strategies
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in internal communications and make recommendations for implementation within the organization
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethic codes
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Minimum five years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a related field.
- Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and communicate positively and professionally with all internal and external constituents
- Proven experience writing and editing content in accordance with AP style
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail, to include anticipating needs and being proactive
- Displays high degree of professionalism in order to maintain confidential information, deal with people tactfully, and help establish strong relationships and positive communication
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience using an intranet as an internal communications medium
- Responsive, self-starter; takes initiative in resolving issues or concerns.
- Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines with changing priorities.
- Experience planning and delivering internal communications to a global and in person and remote audience
- Highly collaborative style with the ability to quickly develop trusted relationships with Communications, People Operations and global IMG Academy teams and team members
Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get to know us better:
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Other details
- Job Family CORPORATE
- Pay Type Salary
- Bradenton, FL, USA