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True Anomaly

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 554 people

Internal Communications Manager

Posted 14 Oct

What’s this role about? The Internal Communications Manager will develop and execute the company's internal communication strategy, editorial calendar, and operating rhythm. They will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, crafting clear and candid messaging to ensure employees remain aligned with the company's mission and goals.

Long Beach, California
Hybrid
$115K – $170K
Full-time
5-10 years exp
3833 McGowen St, Long Beach, California 90808
Bachelor degree

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Company

About True Anomaly True Anomaly is the only defense technology company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. We are headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Long Beach, California, and Washington, D.C. We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, demonstrate relentless ownership, have the resiliency and persistence to overcome challenges. If you’re like us and want your work to carry purpose and shape the future of space, visit www.WhyAreYouHere.com.

True Anomaly

Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority.

PropulsionProductionCommunicationsSpaceAISpacecraft ManufacturingAdvanced ManufacturingFlight Softwareand Mission Operations
TTrue Anomaly logo
201-500 employees
Defense and Space Manufacturing
2022
Privately Held
66k LinkedIn followers
Raised $1.1B

Responsibilities

  • We’re hiring an Internal Communications Manager to shape how True Anomaly talks
  • to itself. Reporting to our Chief People Officer, you will own the strategy,
  • voice, and rhythm of internal communications for a fast-growing team of
  • engineers, operators, and builders working on some of the most consequential
  • problems in national security space. Your work will make sure every employee at
  • every one of our locations, understands where the company is headed, why it
  • matters, and how their work connects to the mission.
  • This is a builder role. You will create the channels, cadences, and standards
  • that keep a scaling company aligned and connected, and you will partner closely
  • with our executives to turn strategy, program milestones, and change into
  • communication that is clear, candid, and worth reading. The ideal candidate is a
  • sharp writer and trusted advisor with a passion for storytelling, who takes
  • ownership from idea to execution, exercises sound judgment in a
  • security-conscious environment, and cares deeply about culture.
  • Build and own True Anomaly’s internal communications strategy, editorial
  • calendar, and operating rhythm, and manage each plan from ideation through
  • execution.
  • Advise the Chief People Officer, CEO, and executive team on communication
  • gaps and opportunities, and write leadership messages, company-wide updates,
  • and talking points that are clear, candid, and true to our voice.
  • Plan and produce all-hands meetings, lunch and learns, leadership forums, and
  • build a leadership speaking program that spans live, filmed, and written
  • formats, in partnership with our marketing and brand team.
  • Lead change communications for company-wide and cross-functional initiatives
  • so employees understand what is changing, why, and what it means for their
  • work, and equip managers with the context and toolkits to cascade messages to
  • their teams.
  • Own and scale our intranet and internal channels, including Slack,
  • SharePoint, Confluence, and email, and set standards so teams use the right
  • channel to reach the right audience.
  • Tell the stories behind our work by celebrating mission wins, launches, and
  • team achievements, and help build a connected, unified culture across
  • locations, functions, and newly joined teams.
  • Partner with People Partners, Talent, and Total Rewards on communications for
  • onboarding, benefits and open enrollment, performance cycles, engagement
  • surveys, and employee programs.
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications so internal and external messages
  • stay consistent, especially around launches, contract awards, and major
  • announcements.
  • Work with Security, Legal, and Program teams to ensure internal
  • Use AI tools thoughtfully to scale communications, personalize content, and
  • raise quality, within our security and data-handling requirements.
  • Define how we measure communications and change efforts, track reach and
  • engagement, gather employee feedback, and use what you learn to refine
  • content, channels, and timing.
  • Create voice, tone, and style guidelines, templates, and toolkits that make
  • it easy for leaders and teams to communicate well.

Qualification

Management & LeadershipHuman ResourcesSecurity & SafetyTechnologyEngineering

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public
  • Relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in internal, employee, or corporate communications,
  • ideally in a high-growth technology, aerospace, or defense environment.
  • An exceptional writer and editor who can turn complex technical or strategic
  • information into clear, compelling, human messages for varied audiences.
  • Proven experience advising and writing for senior executives, with the
  • confidence and judgment to push back constructively.
  • A track record of building communication programs, channels, or cadences from
  • the ground up, not just maintaining existing ones.
  • Experience leading communications and supporting change management through
  • organizational change, rapid growth, or sensitive situations.
  • Strong project management skills and a high degree of ownership, with the
  • ability to run multiple long-term projects with distinct timelines and drive
  • them to completion with little direction.
  • Proficiency with modern collaboration and content tools such as Slack,
  • Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Confluence, plus comfort with basic
  • design or video tools.
  • A data-informed mindset, using metrics and feedback to measure impact and
  • keep improving.
  • Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest
  • level of integrity.
  • Passionate about culture and about helping people feel connected to a mission
  • that matters.
  • Ability to share writing samples and examples of past internal communications
  • campaigns, events, or leadership content.
  • Willingness to travel to True Anomaly locations as needed.
  • Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long
  • Beach.
  • Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or
  • outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions
  • while performing the job.
  • This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your
  • application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the
  • U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the
  • U.S. Department of State.
  • True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected
  • by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional
  • need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
  • To protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation,

Preferred

  • security.
  • Practical experience using AI tools to draft, produce, personalize, or scale
  • communications.
  • Experience building employee communications and engagement across multiple
  • locations or business units.
  • Experience producing video, podcast, or other multimedia content for internal
  • audiences.
  • Experience coordinating with external agencies, freelancers, or vendors.
  • Familiarity with employee engagement survey tools and communication
  • analytics.

Benefits

  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
  • coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO
  • of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental
  • Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office
  • employees
  • And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation
  • package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and
  • paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
  • Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and
  • may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and
  • skills, education, location, and experience.

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