Head of Internal Communications
DESCRIPTION
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About Us:
Twitch is the world's biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It's where millions of people come together to chat, interact, and make their own entertainment.
We're about community, inside and out. You'll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We're on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we're up to on LinkedIn and Twitter, get interviewing tips on Instagram, and discover projects we're solving on our Blog.
About the Role:
The Senior Manager, Internal Communications will lead the development and execution of Twitch's internal communications strategy. You will report to the Global Head of Communications and partner with senior leadership, as well as and the people, employee experience, and communications teams to foster belonging and help keep employees around the globe informed and engaged.
You’ll oversee our weekly All Hands, improve the efficacy of existing channels and consider developing new ones to help inform and ensure alignment. You will work with the Twitch executive team and provide strategic counsel company-wide news and announcements, and crisis and change management. You’ll partner with the people team to help shape our inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging strategy and programs. You can lead with confidence and are comfortable working with senior executives.
This role may be remote in the US, with a preference for location in San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, NY.
You Will:
- Oversee and develop a comprehensive approach to internal communications, setting the strategic direction in close collaboration with the executive team
- Develop innovative ways of communicating with and engaging employees across a range of formats
- Develop and implement communication programs to help bring our mission to life for employees
- Identify opportunities to help employees understand Twitch’s goals and objectives, and how their work ladders up
- Partner with our People team and company leadership on news and announcements, including crisis and change management.
-Provide strategic counsel to senior executives
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
- Monthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships, off-site massages, etc.)
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
New York, NY, USA | Virtual Location - USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in internal communications, including experience working in-house
- Proven success building and implementing internal communications programs
- Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in dynamic environments
- Strong collaboration and project management skills
- Experience counseling C-level executives
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
- Enthusiasm for Twitch and our community
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for creators or experience as one yourself
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or other legally protected status.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $113,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $211,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.