Internal Communications Lead

IFF

Internal Communications Lead shaping internal communication strategies for IFF's Taste division. Leading executive communication and driving employee engagement to enhance organizational culture.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeSouth Brunswick • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,416 - $163,020 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global internal communications strategy and editorial calendar, aligning topics and messaging with business priorities, culture initiatives, and external campaigns
Develop and deliver divisional and leadership communications, including emails, intranet content, newsletters, and corporate communications
Manage high-impact communications, including organizational updates, crisis communications, and transformation messaging across the Taste division
Drive employee engagement by creating compelling content using varied formats (written, video, digital platforms) to increase reach and effectiveness
Partner with senior leaders to shape narratives and thought leadership, including external-facing communications such as professional social media content
Lead the planning and execution of global Town Halls, including content development and cross-functional coordination
Analyze communication effectiveness using quantitative metrics (engagement, attendance, open rates) and qualitative feedback, and adjust strategy accordingly
Develop and implement new initiatives to enhance organizational culture, leadership visibility, and employee connection
Manage and develop one direct report, ensuring strong team performance and capability growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field (or Bachelor of Science degree with demonstrated communication expertise)
Minimum 7 years of experience in communications roles, with progressive leadership responsibility
Demonstrated experience developing and executing internal and executive communications strategies within complex, global organizations
Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution, managing multiple priorities effectively
Expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
Proven ability to lead high-visibility and sensitive communications, including organizational change initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editorial judgment and storytelling ability
Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Experience using communications and engagement platforms such as Poppulo, Microsoft Teams Live, Adobe Creative Suite, or Asana

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to the market
Opportunity to influence executive-level communications and global strategy
Exposure to a highly collaborative, global organization across industries
Ability to drive meaningful culture and engagement outcomes
Work with innovative teams shaping the future of food, health, and sustainability
Career growth in a dynamic and evolving environment
Inclusive workplace that values diversity and allows colleagues to bring their authentic self to work

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal communications strategyeditorial calendarorganizational updatescrisis communicationsemployee engagementcontent developmentcommunication effectiveness analysisstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingstorytelling

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluenceadvisingteam performance managementcapability growthdetailed executionmulti-priority managementwritten communicationverbal communicationeditorial judgment