Corporate Internal Communications (Contract)

Introduction

iRobot is looking for a creative and proactive contract internal communications associate to partner with iRobot senior executives, craft organizational communications, and keep staff informed through engaging story telling. Acting as a communications consultant to global functions (Executive, HR, Marketing, Product, R&D, IT etc.) they will develop and execute clear, engaging messaging and campaigns that ensure content captures readers' interest, while promoting company messages. This person will also have the opportunity to get external communication exposure.

What You Will Do:

Part journalist, part project manager and part communications strategist, this person will focus on developing a diverse set of communications and creative campaigns for iRobot. Our employees work across a hybrid global environment, and we need to ensure they have the information they need to connect and collaborate and be productive wherever they are located. The person in this role will help to produce culture-building content and manage employee networking and social events. Success will be driven by building relationships with internal communications “ambassadors” in global locations and departments to promote consistent messaging and coordinate efforts across the organization.

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

• A passion for inspiring and engaging employees and connecting them to the iRobot culture
• Ensure internal messages are communicated to employees in a clear, timely and effective manner, using a high impact writing style and format
• Create specific communications action plans, timelines, and defined deliverables that support the communication of internal messages helping iRobot shape culture, drive engagement, and deliver results
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate employee communications content into overall company goals and messaging
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• The ability to build strong relationships throughout the organization to cultivate global, cross-functional content and empower employees to be content contributors.
• Adaptability, creativity and expert problem-solving skills
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written communications consistent with iRobot messaging.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans
• Event and project management skills to develop culture-building events, including Town Hall meetings, employee engagement events
• Continually improve, measure, and evaluate effectiveness of employee communications strategy and methods
• Knowledge of SharePoint or other intranet platform tool.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with an HR team or on HR/employee communications a plu
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Video editing experience a plus
• Must be local or at a commutable distance from Bedford, MA. Expectations to come to the office 2xs per week or as needed