Internal Communications Specialist (Finance)
Job Description:
The Internal Communications Specialist plays a key role in bringing our purpose and priorities to life for Associates across North America. By creating and managing content across a variety of internal channels, this role helps ensure that all Associates-whether in the office, at home, or in our manufacturing sites-feel informed, engaged, and connected to the business.
This is an ideal role for a digitally-minded communicator-someone who's comfortable with technology, eager to explore new tools, and focused on delivering content in fast, modern, and effective ways. You'll be part of a high-impact team that shapes culture, drives clarity, and celebrates the people and progress behind Mars Pet Nutrition.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field required
- 1+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate comms, journalism, or a related field
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Strong comfort with digital tools and platforms used for internal communications (e.g., SharePoint, email platforms, intranet tools, digital signage)
- Tech-savvy with a working knowledge of modern productivity tools-including presentation software, content management systems, and emerging AI-powered writing, layout, or planning tools
- Experience creating or formatting content in PowerPoint or other desktop publishing tools preferred
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to a fast-changing communications landscape
- Support the Strategic Business Communications team in executing the North American Pet Nutrition Associate communications strategy
- Manage day-to-day execution and maintenance of internal communication channels including intranet, digital signage, newsletters, and email updates
- Manage and track strategic editorial across internal and external teams
- Write, edit, and develop engaging content that brings our purpose and progress to life across platforms
- Partner with internal teams to surface great stories and turn them into content that informs and inspires Associates and pet parents
- Build and maintain a centralized library of internal communications materials-making it easy for the team to find, reference, and repurpose past content like newsletters, announcements, presentations, and talking points
- Recommend, implement, and administer digital communication tools to better serve a hybrid workforce (including manufacturing, remote, and office-based Associates)
- Track performance of key communication channels and recommend ways to improve reach and engagement
- Provide on-site support for internal events, including logistics, communications materials, signage, and follow-up content
- Assist with team operations including budget support (e.g., submitting POs, managing SOWs) and communications planning
- Support ad-hoc communications needs and special projects as assigned
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today .
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Find out more about w h at Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
