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Motive
Internal Communications, Lead (Individual Contributor)
This senior individual contributor owns the strategy and execution of Motive’s internal communications programme, translating company priorities and organisational changes into messages for employees. Motive makes tools for organisations that run physical operations.
The work
The role owns the internal narrative and communications cadence, including planning and producing All Hands and other company-wide forums. That work runs from executive talking points through delivery, alongside writing CEO and leadership messages and advising executives on their voice and presence.
The lead owns Slack, email and video communications, targeting messages to different audiences and evolving the channel mix, formats and cadence. They will build Motive’s internal video capability as part of a video-first approach, producing executive updates, milestone recaps and stories. Surveys, pulse checks and forums provide feedback on employee sentiment and communication effectiveness, informing changes to the programme.
Working with Corporate Communications, Legal and People, the lead develops plans for sensitive or high-stakes announcements and helps align internal and external messages, so employees hear key news before or alongside external audiences.
Requirements
- At least 10 years’ experience in internal, corporate or executive communications, including leading internal communications at a high-growth company.
- Experience producing All Hands and executive forums, from narrative development through live or recorded delivery.
- Hands-on experience building video communications and multichannel employee engagement programmes.
- Experience advising and writing for C-suite leaders, with strong executive presence.
- Strong storytelling and writing skills, including explaining complex or sensitive priorities.
- Experience supporting crisis, issues or change communications alongside Legal and Corporate Communications.
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools for messaging and analysis with sound judgment.
- A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
Practical details
- Location
- United States
- Work arrangement
- Remote. Some interviews or new-hire training may be held in person at a global office.
- Pay
- $160,000–$190,000 USD. The range depends on where you reside.
- Benefits
- Health, pharmacy, optical and dental care, paid and sick time off, disability and life insurance, and a 401k contribution, subject to eligibility.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be authorised to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under the US Export Administration Regulations.
- Non-compete
- Depending on role and primary work location, candidates may be required to sign a non-compete. Motive lists exclusions for lawyers, interns and employees working in CA, MN, MT, ND or OK, or where otherwise prohibited by law; applicable statutory requirements also apply.
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Source checked 4 November 2026
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