Job Description
Job Title: Internal Communications Manager
Submit Resume to: Recruiting@spe.org
SUMMARY
The Internal Communications Manager role is responsible for enhancing the flow of information
across the company, increasing the presence of senior staff in employee communication, and assisting
with employee engagement through improved communications. This position will work with HR and
members of the Executive Team on messaging and managing changes within the organization
through employee communications. The Internal Communications Manager will assist other
managers in understanding appropriate information to share and encouraging them to regularly
communicate via the intranet and other channels. This position also has primary responsibility for the
company’s intranet.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
 Develop and implement global internal communications strategy to build employee engagement
and increase alignment and execution of the organization’s strategic priorities
 Ensures delivery of regular communications for all staff through a range of channels, ensuring
ease of access to communications, clarity and consistency of messaging
 Collaborate and engage with company leadership to understand business objectives and deliver
appropriate internal communication content
 Works closely with Human Resources and the Executive Team on enhancing communication and
employee engagement.
 Devise and deliver accurate, timely, creative, and engaging communications that have a positive
impact on the flow of information through the organization and on employee engagement
 Lead redevelopment of SPE’s intranet (SPEnet), enhancing its utility to staff, and encouraging
staff usage and engagement; oversee ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the intranet
 Works with managers and team leaders globally to identify appropriate communications to keep
staff informed, and helps to educate those leaders about when and how best to communicate for
effectiveness
 Develops feedback channels throughout the organization to gauge the effectiveness of different
approaches and channels of communication
 Assists in managing change through delivery of key messages and assessing the impact of
communications.
 Identifies and reports measures of communication effectiveness and engagement
 Evaluate and recommend appropriate changes for the current staff newsletter (monthly Staff
Brief) as the new intranet begins to change internal communication
 Increase usage of video, gamification, and other engagement tools for internal communications
 Support senior leadership visibility in internal communications
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field with 5-7 years’
experience
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sensitivity to global cultures and relationships
Detail-oriented
Knowledge of digital media
Experience with gamification desirable
Moderately to highly tech-savvy
Ability to interact with and provide relevant input to senior executives
High degree of problem solving skills and independent thinking
Prior experience developing employee communications
Working knowledge of basic html commands highly desirable
Experience with Photoshop or similar tool for working with and adding text to images desirable
Experience implementing an intranet desirable
Experience supporting culture change efforts highly desired
Knowledge of the oil and gas industry a plus
Other qualifications and competencies that are important to the success of SPE employees at this level
include:
 Building Collaborative Relationships
 Customer/Member Relations
 Developing Others
 Fiscal Management
 Fostering Teamwork
 Initiative
 Managing Performance
 Problem Solving
 Project Management
 Results Orientation
 Written and Oral Communications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
online communications. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, and customers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Understanding of statistical concepts and their application in data analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with
several abstract and concrete variables. Able to analyze complex data sets to gain insight from them,
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then present findings effectively in graphical form to allow ease of understanding.
ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
At SPE, we feel it is important to find employees who are a match for our culture. Employees who
reflect these values will find themselves more at ease and better able to thrive within our
environment.
 Accountability & Integrity
 Global Mindset
 Forward Thinking and Open to New Ideas
 Member Orientation
 Open Communications
 Safety Mindset
 Strive for Excellence
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate, use or place
objects, tools, or controls and effectively communicate. The employee frequently is required to
remain stationary for periods of time. The employee may occasionally be required to move or reach to
high or low spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. May be
required to detect, recognize and observe objects near and at a distance, as well as perceive color and
estimate depth.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The workstation for this position will be in a cubicle and the noise level in the work environment is
usually quiet to moderate.
This job description is subject to change at any time.