Communications Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a Communications Specialist to develop and execute Degreed’s internal communications strategy, ensuring employees stay informed, engaged, and connected. In this role, you’ll work closely with Marketing, People (HR), and Leadership teams to craft and deliver clear, consistent, and impactful messaging that aligns with company goals and fosters a strong company culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the way Degreed communicates internally, ensuring employees have the information they need to succeed while driving alignment across the organization. If you have a passion for storytelling, employee engagement, and driving a strong culture through communication, this role is for you!

Key Skills

• Strategic Communication: Strong ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging messages for diverse internal audiences.

• Writing & Editing: Exceptional English writing and editorial skills to maintain clarity, consistency, and alignment with company tone.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to partner with leadership, HR, and various departments to ensure cohesive messaging.

• Project & Event Management: Experience coordinating large-scale internal events, company-wide meetings, and ongoing communication initiatives.

• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using communication tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Slides, and PowerPoint to enhance engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & Execute Internal Communications Strategy: Create and manage a structured approach to internal communications that aligns with company goals, priorities, and culture.

• Support Leadership Messaging: Work with executives and managers to craft compelling and clear communications that effectively cascade company-wide.

• Facilitate All-Hands & Leadership Meetings: Organize bi-monthly company-wide All-Hands meetings and monthly All-Manager meetings, including agenda-setting, logistics, and content creation.

• Write & Distribute Company-Wide Newsletters: Aggregate and write engaging newsletters to keep employees informed on key updates, events, and achievements.

• Manage Ad-Hoc & Crisis Communications: Collaborate with leadership and HR to craft timely and effective messages for company announcements, policy updates, and other key initiatives.

• Measure & Improve Communication Impact: Track engagement, gather feedback, and refine communication strategies to improve transparency, alignment, and overall employee experience.

Your Background and Expertise

• 2-5 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, marketing, or related fields (experience in SaaS or tech environments is a plus).

• Must have strong experience with content tools such as Google Slides and PowerPoint to tell a clear, compelling story.

• Must have the creative skills to build presentation decks, communication constructs (email, slack, teams, zoom, etc.) with striking visuals, video, media, and researched online relevant material.

• Must bring agility, and availability to provide inputs for daily communication and event management

• Must be able to demonstrate brevity with written and verbal communication skills and with the ability to craft compelling, concise messages for diverse audiences.

• Exceptional writing & storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling content for different audiences.

• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage shifting priorities.

• Collaborative & people-focused, with experience working cross-functionally with HR, Marketing, Leadership, and other internal teams.

• Tech-savvy, comfortable using Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Slides, and PowerPoint for communication and storytelling.

• Creative & adaptable, always seeking new ways to engage employees and make communication more effective.

• Thrives in a remote environment, able to work across time zones and manage a flexible schedule.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environment where agility and adaptability are key.

• A self-starter with a proactive mindset, always looking for ways to improve communication and engagement.

• Passionate about learning and upskilling, excited to work for a company dedicated to professional growth and development.

Compensation and Benefits

The total pay range for this role is $45,000 - $50,000.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

We believe your best work happens when you have a complete life balance, and Degreed gives you the support and flexibility to make that happen. Degreed is committed to delivering a comprehensive benefits program that provides the support you need. At the time of this posting, this role is eligible to participate in the following benefits and wellness programs:

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (both PPO and HDHP plans available)

• Dental and vision plans for you and your family

• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match

• Company funded HSA and dependent care FSA (pending eligibility)

• Generous Parental Leave

• Unlimited Paid Time Off and 5 sick days per year

• Education benefit: Up to $1,200 per year for anything you want to learn (and we mean anything!)

• One-time Home Office Stipend to make your workspace more comfortable

• Monthly internet and phone stipend

• Monthly wellness stipend through Forma

• Wellness programs focused on your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing

*Degreed reserves the right to modify these benefits at any time, for any reason in accordance with applicable law. Please note the offerings vary based on location.