Hybrid Internal Communications Specialist

at Purple

• Job title: Internal Communications Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $59,500 - $70,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lehi, United States

About the role

• Internal Communications Specialist developing and executing strategies for employee engagement at Purple. Collaborating with leaders to enhance internal communications and alignment with the company’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute communication strategies.
• Develop audience-specific messaging to increase engagement
• Manage editorial calendar planning by sourcing engaging story concepts from leaders, teams, and associates.
• Create impactful messages for senior leaders, collaborating closely with the CEO and other executives to innovate a company-wide Town Hall approach.
• Anticipate and address communication needs proactively and effectively.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication campaigns, adjusting strategies based on feedback and platform analytics.
• Create and advise on high-quality, compelling communications across all organizational levels and channels (e.g., email, presentations, posters, live events, videos, intranet), including managing video strategy for values.
• Advise key internal stakeholders on employee engagement and culture initiatives to ensure alignment with Purple’s employer brand.
• Provide guidance to lead stakeholders within the company, including the company engagement committee and the ERG leadership committee.
• Champion balance and belonging initiatives (DEI) through equitable communication and monthly engagement activities.
• Develop and maintain a consistent LinkedIn strategy to enhance internal communications externally.
• Lead the Spanish translation committee to ensure essential communications are effectively translated.
• Assist in the design and implement of new employee engagement surveys, craft and deliver messages for senior leaders, develop analysis presentations for leadership, and manage the communication of organizational goals.
• Collaborate with the employee experience specialist to create engaging events and experiences for employees.
• Support special initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Communications or other related discipline preferred
• 2-3 + years experience in internal communications
• Proven consulting skills with the ability to work across all levels of an organization
• Exceptional and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and foster collaboration and teamwork
• Able to create compelling and informative visuals for internal marketing
• Proficient use of tools such as Canva
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Project management experience
• Experience utilizing a variety of employee communication vehicles
• Strong survey writing and development skills to provide insights on effective communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible PTO
• Earn a Mattress
• Purple Swag
• Amazing Purple Products