Manager, Employee Communications & Engagement

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

Ancestry - Lehi, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Lehi, UT

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Ancestry is seeking a Manager of Employee Communications & Engagement to join our Global Corporate Communications team. This role is pivotal in championing our mission, values, and culture, ensuring that our internal communications resonate with our employees and foster a sense of belonging and engagement. The Manager will be responsible for supporting the communications needs of various stakeholders and managing our internal engagement platforms. This position is designed for a passionate individual who can create and execute effective communication strategies that enhance employee engagement across the organization. In this role, you will manage the rollout and ongoing development of our company communications and community engagement platform. You will partner with internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and Corporate Responsibility stakeholders to identify communication objectives and manage multi-channel communication campaigns aimed at engaging employees. Your responsibilities will include writing, producing, and editing various communications content such as posts, emails, and video scripts. You will also track and measure internal engagement across platforms and channels, ensuring that our communications are effective and impactful. Additionally, you will contribute to in-person and hybrid events such as Town Halls, AMAs, and All Hands meetings by collaborating with content contributors, assisting with deck creation, and liaising with the A/V team. This role requires a strong communicator who can work independently and collaboratively, with a hands-on approach to project management and organizational skills. You will be expected to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with good judgment. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site in Lehi, Utah, allowing for flexibility in your work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the rollout and ongoing development of the company communications and community engagement platform.
• Partner with internal DE&I and Corporate Responsibility stakeholders to identify communications objectives and manage multi-channel communication campaigns to engage employees.
• Consult and partner with stakeholders across a hybrid work environment (in person and remote).
• Write, produce, and edit communications content (posts, emails, video scripts, etc.).
• Track and measure internal engagement across platforms and channels.
• Contribute to in-person/hybrid events such as Town Hall, AMAs, and All Hands by partnering with content contributors, assisting with deck creation, and liaising with the A/V team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of employee communications experience, including experience collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including stellar editorial proficiency (writing, editing, proofing).
• Ability to build relationships within an organization and communicate regularly with key individuals at all levels of staff.
• Strong communicator who works well independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Hands-on team player with outstanding project management and strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Possess good judgment skills and able to handle confidential/sensitive information.
• Curiosity-driven, good humored, and passionate about people, culture, and the employee experience.
• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, English, public relations, or another relevant discipline.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic design skills (banners, infographics) to bring visual vibrancy and warmth to our communications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance