Communications Manager (Internal Communications)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is looking for an experienced communications professional to lead its employee engagement strategy. Based in Singapore, the role focuses primarily on internal communications while also providing strategic communications support across the Communications & Public Affairs team, including leadership communications, external communications, media relations, public affairs, events and other corporate initiatives. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Develop compelling content that helps employees understand business strategy, organizational priorities and culture
• Manage and optimise internal channels such as email, intranet, employee meetings and digital platforms
• Execute the regional internal communications strategy and create employee stories and content
• Partner with HR on employer branding campaigns and ensure consistent messaging, brand alignment and tone of voice
• Analyse engagement metrics and gather employee feedback to improve communications
• Provide communications counsel to senior leaders and develop executive messages, talking points, presentations, town hall content and announcements
• Support leadership engagement activities and help leaders communicate complex or sensitive topics
• Support external communications, PR and social media, plan and run corporate events and industry engagements, and help produce briefing materials and presentations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field
• At least 8 years of experience in internal or corporate communications
• Experience supporting executive communications and community management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and shuttle between strategy and execution

Required skills

• Video editing, photography and visual communication (a plus)