Internal Communications Lead

This newly created Internal Communications Lead role at Nine, Australia's largest locally owned media company, involves developing and executing the internal communications strategy. The role focuses on supporting company strategy and transformation, enhancing employee connection, and ensuring timely, clear, and consistent messaging. It requires partnering with People & Culture for cultural transformation and advising the Executive Leadership Team on effective communication strategies, while also shaping internal communications infrastructure and managing the communications calendar.

Must Have

• Develop and execute internal communications strategy
• Lead communications for cultural transformation and people projects
• Advise CEO and Executive Leadership Team on communication
• Shape internal communications infrastructure and channels
• Manage communications calendar
• Strong leadership and stakeholder support skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication
• Experience with corporate communications technology
• Ability to create presentation decks
• Bachelor of Communications or similar degree

Perks & Benefits

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program
• Digital newspaper subscription to mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

Reporting to the Head of Communications (Corporate), we are seeking a highly experienced, well organised candidate to join Nine in this newly created role as Internal Communications Lead.

You will take the lead in developing and executing the internal communications strategy across our diverse and impactful organisation. This critical role will also see you enhance connection with our people, and ensure timely, clear, and consistent messaging to employees.

Day to you you will:

• Develop and deliver the Nine Group's internal communications strategy, focusing on supporting the company's strategy and transformation program.
• Partner closely with People & Culture to lead communications for cultural transformation and critical people projects.
• Counsel the CEO, Chief People Officer and the Executive Leadership Team on effective communication strategies to ensure employees are engaged and informed of change.
• Shape Nine's internal communications infrastructure, channels, and measurement, utilising technology and AI to increase effectiveness.
• Oversee the communications calendar to effectively manage change fatigue and message volume across the organisation.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering internal communications strategies.
• Strong leadership skills and confidence in supporting a range of stakeholders including the CEO, Chief People Officer, C-Suite and other key senior leaders.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate strategic messaging for varying audiences.
• A relevant Bachelor of Communications or similar degree.
• Experience with corporate communications technology suites and the ability to create critical materials, such as presentation decks

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.