Internal Communications Manager

Wisconsin, USA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 14 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead Culver’s internal and franchise communications strategy, translating growth priorities into clear messages and guiding cross-functional planning, governance, and measurement to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

  • Own system-wide communications strategy across internal, franchise, and team member audiences
  • Lead cross-functional execution and governance for intake, prioritization, and messaging
  • Requires 6-8 years of experience in PR/Marketing/Communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Enterprise Communication
  • Lead the execution of a standardized communication plan cross-functionally across Culver Franchising System and the franchise community
  • Own the system-wide communications strategy across internal, franchise, and team member audiences
  • Translate company strategy, growth priorities, and operational changes into clear, credible messages
  • Lead Internal Communications Initiatives
  • Serve as a trusted communications advisor, working cross-functionally to guide communication planning and execution, ensuring consistent, impactful messaging that supports business priorities
  • Establish clear governance for communications intake, prioritization, sequencing, and execution
  • Facilitate timely and accurate information dissemination across the system, helping to maintain trust and engagement among Support Center and Family Restaurant teams
  • Employ data-informed decisions utilizing insights and reporting measurement
  • Support Public Relations, Executive and Communications Efforts

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations or Marketing/Communications or related field
  • 6-8 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and influencing skills
  • Proven success in identifying and enabling effective communication planning and execution or internal and external audiences

Benefits

  • This role includes a generous incentive bonus based on business results and individual success. We also offer workplace flexibility including flexible work hours and a hybrid work model.
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Culver Franchising System, LLC

With strong, Midwestern family values and genuine hometown hospitality, Culver’s has proudly served its signature ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard since 1984. There are now over 1,000 Culver’s restaurants in 25 states, with more than 50,000 team members offering deliciously handcrafted meals and desserts. We believe that the smart, dedicated and hard-working people of Culver’s are what drives us to succeed in the restaurant industry. Our growth also provides the opportunity for talented professionals to join our organization at our home office in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, or with us in field-based operational consultant roles, as well as the opportunity to join our franchisees’ organizations in restaurant leadership positions at their locations across the country. We provide a wide array of opportunities in numerous professional fields with a focus on advancing the Culver's organization, culture and experience. Professional positions cover a wide range of functions including accounting, operations, marketing, design, supply chain, human resources and information technology, just to name a few. We are committed to the growth of our team members through progressive work and career opportunities, development programs and a highly engaged work environment. The efforts and dedication of our team is what propels our success and has resulted in us being rated No. 1 in franchisee satisfaction by the Franchisee Business Review. Interested in a franchise opportunity? 98% of Culver’s restaurants are independently owned and operated. We are looking for franchisees with strong leadership skills to operate Culver’s restaurants with the same high standards we’ve held since day one. If you are interested in becoming a Culver’s franchisee, please visit http://www.culvers.com/franchise. To learn more about Culver’s, visit www.culvers.com, https://www.facebook.com/culvers, https://twitter.com/culvers or https://instagram.com/culvers.

Founded in 1984
Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, USA
394 employees (25 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$70K/yr – $80K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Internal Communications median pay in the United States

$123K/yr

Most pay falls between $90K and $173K. Based on 98 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (3% of company)
Median Tenure
5.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.9M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$59.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.1%
Direct
28.7%
Referral
4.4%
Social
1.9%
Paid
12.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~394
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Internal Communications Manager

Culver Franchising System, LLC · Wisconsin, USA · Hybrid