Internal Communications Associate

Company Description:

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people. We measure behavior across all channels and platforms, providing powerful, trusted data and insights that fuels both the advertising and content ecosystems – from marketers and content developers, to media distributors and publishers – ultimately connecting consumers to what matters most.

Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content, wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Essential qualities for success in this position include strategic expertise, leadership presence, a collaborative disposition, uncompromising eye for quality, agility, resourcefulness, creative problem-solving, multi-tasking skills and flexibility.

 

 

 

 

Job Description:

About This Job

We’re looking for a dynamic Internal Communications associate to join our team. This individual will be an essential part of our Communications team, helping shape how we inform and engage our employees, with a focus on business strategy and product education.

This newly created role is for someone who will bring a proactive, creative and curious mindset to everything they do. From drafting compelling content to translating complex business strategies and product developments, you’ll be responsible for driving understanding, alignment and engagement across a diverse and global employee base. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a results‑driven team that’s constantly evolving its approach to internal communications. You’ll expand your skillset, contribute to meaningful company moments, and have a real impact. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support implementation of strategic communications strategies that align to and support our business goals, product roadmaps and company priorities. This includes finding new and creative ways to communicate complex topics to employees in a clear, engaging and timely way.
• Serve as a trusted adviser and partner to senior leaders, helping design and implement internal communication strategies, campaigns and initiatives that align to business goals and objectives.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop and share a steady stream of content across multiple internal channels, including presentations, intranet articles, customer stories and videos. 
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent messaging and narrative alignment across departments and channels. 
• Provide support for ongoing change communications, helping engage and guide employees along the company’s ongoing transformation journey.
• Work with fellow internal communications and multimedia team members to build relationships and create uniform internal messaging across the organization.
• Inspire a culture of optimism and creative excellence among our communications team and agency partners by demonstrating our Values on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

A Little About You

You have relevant experience in internal communications, either in-house or agency, with a track record of deploying successful employee engagement strategies. Ideal candidate will be a strategic, creative, motivated self-starter with incredible attention to detail and a team-focused attitude, who executes with a solutions-oriented approach. 

You’ll work directly with fellow team members and their respective stakeholders to ensure employees understand our company strategy and how their roles and projects align to our overall vision and mission. In addition, you’ll plan, draft materials and maintain editorial calendars for key events and tactics, including town halls, emails, intranet and enterprise social media.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (English, Journalism, Communications or related field)
• Minimum 5-7+ years of internal communications work experience
• Experience working in the media and advertising industry is required, as you will be responsible for connecting employees to our business strategy and goals, driving a deeper understanding of the role Nielsen plays across advertising and content workflows (i.e., ad tech, ad intelligence, content creation, media distribution and more)
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner
• Proven track record of developing and executing internal communications strategies in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, with the ability to pivot quickly to deliver results
• Experience working with stakeholders across levels, with proven ability to listen, challenge thoughtfully and advise on strategic communications
• Strong project management skills desired, with the ability to flex and astutely manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to connect the dots between business objectives, product innovation and employee impact, generating creative ideas and compelling stories
• Proficient in Google Suite platform, familiarity with content strategy and analytics tools is a plus

 

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Additional Information:

Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

A reasonable estimated salary range for a new employee has been provided. It would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

Nielsen makes hiring decisions without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, or membership in any other protected class.

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