Manager, Internal Communications

KOHLS•Menomonee Falls, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Manager, Internal Communications, you will lead the Internal Communications Content Team in creating meaningful, memorable and actionable enterprise-wide communications that inform and engage associates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing
6+ years of experience in Communications, Journalism or Marketing
Proven project management skills with the ability to multitask without sacrificing detail
Effective prioritization and decision-making skills
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing, proofreading and editing communications focused on AP Style
2+ years of experience managing a high-performing team
Solution-oriented problem solver
Experience using PC and Macintosh environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail environment
Video production experience
Occasional travel

Responsibilities

Play a central role in advancing Kohl’s culture by developing communications that reinforce desired behaviors, values and ways of working across the enterprise
Partner closely with Culture, HR and People teams to bring associate-focused initiatives to life, including change communications, operational communications, engagement programs and leader-led moments
Develop communication strategies and content that inspire, equip and activate people leaders at all levels to effectively lead teams through change
Serve as a trusted communications advisor to multiple senior executives, creating compelling internal content across channels, leadership events and engagement campaigns, as well as ghost-writing emails and town hall talking points and scripts.
Lead associate engagement storytelling by identifying, shaping and amplifying narratives that reflect Kohl’s evolving culture and associate experience
Translate complex or sensitive people-related topics into clear, authentic and motivating communications that resonate with diverse associate audiences
Oversee the internal communications content calendar, with an enterprise-wide focus, to ensure associates are informed on key business initiatives
Build, develop and grow business relationships with partners across the organization, fostering support for internal communication strategies and staying in the know on associate sentiment and company initiatives
Develop a team through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans
Additional tasks may be assigned