Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$120K/yr – $135K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive corporate and executive communications across global programs, coordinating with cross-functional partners to inform, engage, and risk-manage our internal and external audiences.

  • Lead cross-functional, multi-channel programs with executive visibility.
  • Align messaging with governance and approvals across HR, IT, Legal, ESG.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute C-suite and corporate communications strategies and tactics, in line with the five strategic pillars, to support global corporate programs, change management, professional community building, employee engagement, external stakeholder outreach, and risk management.
  • Manage multiple high profile, high-priority communications projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, high quality and accuracy standards, and stakeholder expectations are met.
  • Conceptualize, write, and edit high-quality, engaging content for internal and external channels — the global intranet, company-wide emails, C-suite leadership messaging, social media, corporate announcements, press releases, FAQs, and website copy.
  • Write and manage C-suite executive communications, including social media copy and thought-leadership content for internal and external publishing.
  • Draft clear, engaging video scripts — C-suite leadership messages, corporate initiatives, and social media — translating complex topics into audience-appropriate narratives.
  • Partner with HR, IT, Cyber, Legal/Compliance, and ESG to create clear communications on corporate-wide initiatives, policies, and organizational updates.
  • Write and edit internal announcements for organizational changes, programs, system launches, and corporate initiatives, translating complex or technical information for diverse employee audiences.
  • Update and draft messaging for high profile proactive and reactive media opportunities, and draft and edit press releases.
  • Maintain the knowledge base of current messaging on company facts, issues, and positions.
  • Lead proactive planning meetings with market and function stakeholders (especially HR, IT, Cyber, Compliance) to align priorities, reinforce governance, and identify content, approvals, and resources.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
  • 10+ years of corporate communications, journalism, or editorial experience, with a strong writing portfolio spanning internal and external channels.
  • Experience in a global, matrixed corporate environment; ideally in a global role; public company or IPO-readiness exposure a plus.
  • Both in-house and agency experience preferred; beauty or fashion industry experience a plus
  • Exceptional writer and editor across formats — C-suite leadership messaging, announcements, press releases, video scripts, social copy, intranet and website content.
  • Able to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging messaging for diverse global employee audiences.
  • Strong editorial judgment and command of AP style, with meticulous proofreading and quality control.
  • Comfortable partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders (HR, IT, Legal/Compliance, ESI) and coordinating approvals.
  • Organized project manager able to run multiple high profile, high priority deadlines at once in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
  • Digital fluency across intranet, email, and social platforms; familiarity with video production and content workflows.

Preferred

  • Collaborative team player and self-starter — reliable, accountable, and comfortable with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset.

Benefits

  • health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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Wella Company

Wella Company is an innovative global beauty leader with a portfolio of iconic hair, nails and beauty tech brands for industry professionals and consumers, including Wella Professionals, OPI, ghd, Briogeo, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional, and Clairol. Our compelling vision to enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves is built on our 140+ year history of creating legendary beauty. Our brand portfolio reflects this spirit: professionally credentialed and many, founder created. Our fusion of science, technology, and artistry produces performance-led products, often further distinguished by patented technology. Professional hair and nail industry artists and beauty-loving consumers are at the heart of everything we do. In just four years, we have transformed our business and brand portfolio. We are the #1 Salon Color Brand in the World with Wella Professionals and #1 Salon Nail Brand in the world with OPI. Working as a connected, diverse global community of more than 6,000 employees, we lead for action and drive results with an Owner’s Mindset, guided by company Values, our entrepreneurial spirit, and One Team accountability. We have a shared desire to positively impact the communities we serve. Our ambition is to become one of the best beauty companies in the industry, one that will last for generations to come. We dream big because we know our potential is unstoppable.

Geneva, Geneva, CHE
4.7K employees (728 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $135K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Corporate Communications median pay in the United States

$160K/yr

Most pay falls between $105K and $194K. Based on 321 salaries.

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Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

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