Internal Communications Manager

Develop and execute internal communications strategies that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with organizational goals, values, and change initiatives. Create and manage content for intranet platforms, all-hands meetings, leadership newsletters, and employee communications campaigns. Partner with HR, executive leadership, and business teams to craft compelling narratives that build organizational culture and support change management.

Median salary: $100,000. Projected growth to 2033: 8% (faster than average) - driven by remote workforce and organizational change. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $100,000
Entry-level: $65,000 - $82,000
Senior: $150,000+
Growth by 2033: 8% (faster than average) - driven by remote workforce and organizational change
Demand: Growing
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Always
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $25,000 - $55,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

Internal Communications Strategy Development
Intranet Content Management (SharePoint / Confluence)
Executive Communications Writing
Change Management Communications
Employee Listening & Feedback Integration
Video & Multimedia Content Production

Soft skills

Written Communication
Storytelling
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Thinking
Content Creation

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path