Job Description

Apple is where people do the best work of their careers. Apple's Internal Communications team is seeking an Internal Communication Strategist to collaborate on communications projects for its employees across all businesses and geographies, with a focus on benefits communications. This position works with internal partners and subject matter experts to help advise, develop, produce and implement communications for all levels of employees. The successful candidate will have deep subject matter expertise in communication strategy, with experience developing and implementing effective multi-channel internal communication campaigns for People organizations or related functions. Demonstrated track record of building communication strategies, calendars, and quarterly planning. Must be willing and able to execute at all stages of communication campaigns and related projects from concept to completion. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, ability to create effective keynotes, and write and edit in accordance with Apple style and tone. The ideal candidate will be a "yes, and" driver, doer, and collaborator who is strategic, proactive, highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-moving, complex environment. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely is a requirement. We are a highly collaborative team and you will work extensively with members of the Benefits team as well as with others outside of the team including senior leaders, program managers, designers, writers, web developers and other cross-functional partners from groups across Apple. We are seeking someone who demonstrates success working both independently and collaboratively with a number of partners across many fields. Success in the role will be largely dependent on being skilled in partner management, leading through influence and ambiguity, and driving quickly to deliver results in fast-paced work environment.

Description

- Set strategy and manage multiple communications projects and launches at once - Oversee development of end-to-end communications with an eye for employee experience - Advise Benefits team partners by recommending the best communication approach, method and tools for specified programs depending on audience and desired outcomes - Partner with internal and external resources to ensure alignment of messaging and coordination of processes for timely execution - Provide frequent and clear communications regarding project status to key partners while raising potential issues or key decisions needed to ensure successful project delivery - Produce or oversee the production of the assets needed to support each program - Review past projects and results to identify wins/findings for business process improvements and influence internal change management - Ensure key data are collected, understood and acted upon appropriately Travel may be required Position based in London, England

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in consumer marketing or employee communications strategy, implementation, and analytics, ideally for benefits, total rewards and/or people-related initiatives. Ability to plan and drive projects to successful completion whether working independently or collaborating with cross-functional teams Experience managing creative teams (design and writing) and the creative development process - preferably in an internal communication, marketing or advertising agency setting Experience planning multi-channel communication campaigns including ability to write program and project briefs, creating comms timelines and milestones, and bringing partners along with timely updates Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to draft content for a range of internal communication channels including employee emails, newsletters, websites, Keynote presentations, digital screens, etc. Structured/analytical problem solver with outstanding attention to detail Shown success in managing international collaborations, particularly with localization teams Innovative, with a critical/creative thinker attitude Experience in interacting with and influencing all levels of management Able to work independently, have the ability to work a flexible schedule, and embrace change and ambiguity enthusiastically Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity and experience with benefits, total rewards, and/or people-related communications initiatives Strong active-listening skills High proficiency with Apple applications preferred, including Keynote, Pages, and Numbers Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent planning, organization and implementation skills





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