Staff Internal Communications Partner

Who you are

• The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, editor, project manager, and communications partner who can manage multiple workstreams, anticipate employee questions, and bring structure and high judgment to a fast-moving environment
• 5–7 years of experience in internal, change, or corporate communications, or a related field
• Excellent writing, copy-editing, and presentation-development skills, with close attention to detail
• Experience developing communications for acquisitions, integrations, organizational change, technology transformation, People programs, or other large-scale business changes
• Demonstrated experience managing communications plans, timelines, stakeholders, reviews, and deliverables across multiple projects
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and presenting communications plans, recommendations, or materials to executive audiences
• Experience developing employee communications that explain change clearly, answer expected questions, and build trust through transparency
• Experience with Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, plus collaboration or project-management tools
• Experience working in a high-growth technology, aerospace, defense, or other complex and regulated environment

What the job involves

• Shield AI is seeking an on-site Internal Communications Partner to lead communications for enterprise priorities, organizational change, and ongoing employee communications
• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Communications, this hands-on role will develop and execute communication plans that help employees understand company priorities, changes affecting their work, and the actions they need to take
• Plan and deliver communications for assigned change initiatives, including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and integration activity, organizational changes, and People programs
• Write and edit employee communications across channels, including announcements, FAQs, talking points, manager toolkits, presentations, intranet news, and Teams communications
• Turn complex or incomplete information into clear communications that explain what is changing and anticipate questions, concerns, and points of confusion
• Manage communications plans, calendars, project trackers, reviews, approvals, and delivery timelines across multiple projects
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align messaging, timing, audiences, and delivery channels
• Support leadership communications as assigned, including company meetings, leadership updates, talking points, presentations, and announcements
• Flag communications risks and employee-impacts early; recommend solutions and escalate issues as appropriate
• Gather and synthesize employee feedback and sentiment to inform message refinement

Benefits

• Excellent Medical Coverage
• Mental Health Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Gym Discount (San Diego)
• Onsite Gym (DC)
• Free Parking
• Competitive Compensation
• 401K Services and Match
• Stock Benefits