What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Internal Communications position at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
Description
Department : Communications
Reports to : Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Job Type : Full-time - Regular
Job Classification : Salaried (Exempt)
Workplace Location : Los Angeles - 8949 Wilshire
Position : Hybrid (Flexible)
Summary / Objective :
The Director, Internal Communications will be responsible for developing messaging strategy that will support and amplify two-way communication with a staff of industry professionals who work in all areas of the Academy including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Margaret Herrick Library, the Academy Film Archive and all areas that tie together senior leadership and staff throughout all offices including Los Angeles, New York and London. In addition, and in collaboration with colleagues across the Academy, the Director will provide guidance and recommendations on message delivery, cadence and tone, all within the lens of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) to deliver regular information to all team members.
This role will also require working as a member of the Academy Museum communications team on external publicity and communication efforts across exhibitions, programs and events associated with the museum.
As the Academy occupies the film, entertainment and non-profit cultural worlds, successful candidates should come with experience tied to one or more of these sectors. They should be highly motivated problem-solvers, eager to collaborate with every department of the organization, and excited to support the staff-building efforts of one of the most well-known brands in the world.
Who You Are :
- You value the work that you produce and meet objectives.
- Thoughtful and proactive in doing research and listening to audiences to understand how to craft communication plans that are meaningful to them while furthering the mission of the Academy.
- Coming with an inclusive mindset.
- A key partner, ambassador, and champion for DEAI work across the Academy.
- Bold and able to be nimble and move quickly sometimes. You seek clarity so you can communicate clearly.
- A strong storyteller. Whether putting together presentations for all-staff meetings or writing content for newsletters and internal posts, you are committed to understanding the mission and bringing it to life through communications to connect the dots for employees.
- You have change management experience and recognize ways to put a DEAI lens on change communications to reach different employee audiences.
- Organized and have experience in content and storytelling through mixed formats such as digital, print, visual, and video.
Essential Functions of the Job :
Required Competencies :
Skills and Capabilities :
Required Vaccination : Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception : Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
The expected salary for this role is $110,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits :
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Position Requirements
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Position
Director, Internal Communications
Location
Los Angeles
About the Organization
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
EOE Statement
The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy's commitment to diversity.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $110,000
