Internal Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Build and own True Anomaly’s internal communications strategy, editorial calendar, and operating rhythm, and manage each plan from ideation through execution.
• Advise the Chief People Officer, CEO, and executive team on communication gaps and opportunities, and write leadership messages, company-wide updates, and talking points that are clear, candid, and true to our voice.
• Plan and produce all-hands meetings, lunch and learns, leadership forums, and build a leadership speaking program that spans live, filmed, and written formats, in partnership with our marketing and brand team.
• Lead change communications for company-wide and cross-functional initiatives so employees understand what is changing, why, and what it means for their work, and equip managers with the context and toolkits to cascade messages to their teams.
• Own and scale our intranet and internal channels, including Slack, SharePoint, Confluence, and email, and set standards so teams use the right channel to reach the right audience.
• Tell the stories behind our work by celebrating mission wins, launches, and team achievements, and help build a connected, unified culture across locations, functions, and newly joined teams.
• Partner with People Partners, Talent, and Total Rewards on communications for onboarding, benefits and open enrollment, performance cycles, engagement surveys, and employee programs.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications so internal and external messages stay consistent, especially around launches, contract awards, and major announcements.
• Work with Security, Legal, and Program teams to ensure internal communications meet ITAR, classification, and information-handling requirements.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to scale communications, personalize content, and raise quality, within our security and data-handling requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in internal, employee, or corporate communications, ideally in a high-growth technology, aerospace, or defense environment.
• An exceptional writer and editor who can turn complex technical or strategic information into clear, compelling, human messages for varied audiences.
• Proven experience advising and writing for senior executives, with the confidence and judgment to push back constructively.
• A track record of building communication programs, channels, or cadences from the ground up, not just maintaining existing ones.
• Experience leading communications and supporting change management through organizational change, rapid growth, or sensitive situations.
• Strong project management skills and a high degree of ownership, with the ability to run multiple long-term projects with distinct timelines and drive them to completion with little direction.
• Proficiency with modern collaboration and content tools such as Slack, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Confluence, plus comfort with basic design or video tools.
• A data-informed mindset, using metrics and feedback to measure impact and keep improving.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, or national security.
• Experience communicating in export-controlled (ITAR) or classified environments.
• Practical experience using AI tools to draft, produce, personalize, or scale communications.
• Experience building employee communications and engagement across multiple locations or business units.
• Experience producing video, podcast, or other multimedia content for internal audiences.
• Experience coordinating with external agencies, freelancers, or vendors.
• Familiarity with employee engagement survey tools and communication analytics.

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.