Leadership Communications Lead

About the Role

Virgin Voyages is looking for a strategic and skilled Leadership Communications Manager to define and enhance how our leaders communicate and engage across the organization. This position is responsible for overseeing leadership communications (excluding C-suite) to ensure messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with the company's overall narrative and culture. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, you will collaborate with senior leaders to transform business objectives into communications that foster trust, clarity, and belief among our global Crew.

This is a hands-on role for an individual contributor responsible for key communication workstreams. The position is based at Virgin Voyages Head Office (VVHQ) in Plantation, FL, operating under a hybrid work model. In-office collaboration days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with Mondays and Fridays designated as remote workdays.

What You’ll Do

• Leadership Communications Ownership: Take charge of communications for senior and broader leadership, ensuring messages are clear, compelling, and aligned with company priorities. Draft high-quality content, including announcements, talking points, scripts, presentations, and internal posts. Simplify complex business updates into accessible and engaging messages for various audiences.
• Executive Support (C-Suite): Assist the Director in developing C-suite communications, including drafting, editing, and refining messages. Help prepare materials for significant leadership events such as company updates, major announcements, and cultural milestones. Maintain consistency in tone, narrative, and messaging across all leadership levels.
• Leadership Enablement: Create and manage communication toolkits for leaders, including briefing documents, FAQs, cascades, and messaging frameworks. Equip leaders with the necessary tools and confidence to communicate effectively with their teams. Ensure leaders are aligned and prepared for key initiatives, changes, and important moments.
• Strategic Narrative & Change Communications: Collaborate with departments like People, Operations, and Finance to support communications for critical business initiatives and change management processes. Shape messaging that links strategy to purpose, helping Crew understand the implications for them. Ensure leadership communications reinforce the overarching internal narrative and brand voice.
• Leadership Channels & Engagement: Manage leadership-specific communication channels, such as newsletters, updates, and internal briefings. Identify opportunities to enhance the visibility and connection between leaders and Crew. Support the planning and execution of leadership engagement activities, including Q&As, updates, and forums.
• Governance & Quality: Uphold high standards for clarity, tone, and consistency in all leadership communications. Act as a guardian of internal communication standards, ensuring alignment with brand voice and messaging frameworks. Review and refine content to ensure it resonates with diverse global audiences.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Possess 4-6 years of experience in internal communications, leadership communications, corporate communications, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience supporting or drafting communications for senior leaders is preferred.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic, or high-growth environments is advantageous.

Skills & Capabilities

• Demonstrate exceptional writing and storytelling abilities, with the capacity to adapt tone for different leaders and audiences.
• Exhibit strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to distill complex subjects into clear, engaging communication.
• Possess high emotional intelligence and robust stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Mindset

• Adopt a proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability.
• Be comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities.
• Exhibit a collaborative and humble attitude, with a natural inclination for partnership.
• Show a passion for fostering a connected, informed, and engaged workplace.

What Matters to Us

At Virgin, your unique personality is as valued as your professional skills. We encourage you to bring your authentic self to our workplace and contribute to making it an even better environment. We appreciate individuals who are clever, proactive, intuitive, passionate, and respected colleagues who drive results.

Virgin Voyages is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their best self.

Additional Information

Virgin Voyages is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any Virgin Voyages employee via email, the internet, or any other method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Virgin Voyages HR/Recruitment will be considered the sole property of Virgin Voyages. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Virgin Voyages as a result of the referral or through other means.