Director of Internal Communications

Salary: $171.3K - $196.9K Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

Virta is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to spearhead the strategy, systems, and storytelling that will keep the company aligned as it scales beyond 1,000 employees and prepares for an IPO. This role is pivotal in owning company-wide internal messaging, supporting executive and cross-functional communications, and building campaigns that foster employee connection to our mission and to each other. You will be instrumental in reinforcing our culture, ensuring clarity during periods of change, and making sure every employee understands our direction, our path forward, and the significance of our journey, particularly as we navigate the complexities of IPO preparedness.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Comms Planning

• Develop and execute an internal communications strategy that supports organizational priorities and readiness for complex, high-impact milestones as the company scales.

Executive Enablement

• Partner with the CEO, C-suite, and senior leaders to craft clear, consistent messaging for all-company updates, key initiatives, and sensitive change management.

Milestone & High-Sensitivity Comms

• Lead employee communications for major company milestones and high-sensitivity initiatives, ensuring teams are informed, aligned, and confident in what’s ahead.

Change & Culture Comms

• Design and deliver communications that support cross-functional changes (e.g., org design, process shifts, tool rollouts) while reinforcing our values and desired culture.
• Lead communications for internal events, including retreats, offsites, DEI gatherings, hackathons, and employee interest groups.

Regulatory Alignment

• Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure internal messaging is aligned with SEC guidelines and disclosure requirements during IPO preparation and beyond.

Channel Management & Cadence

• Own the rhythm of all-hands meetings, executive Q&As, internal newsletters, Slack channels, Notion hubs, and other touchpoints to maintain a consistent drumbeat of communication.

Manager Enablement

• Equip people leaders with templates, talking points, and toolkits to cascade important updates effectively and empathetically.

Team & Voice Amplification

• Help create systems and campaigns that elevate employee voices, celebrate team and cross-functional wins, and strengthen team identity across the organization.

Feedback Loops

• Design and lead feedback mechanisms to understand employee sentiment, measure clarity and resonance of key messages, and continuously refine internal communications for greater impact.

First 90 Days

• Establish a scalable communications framework, including cadence, channels, ownership, and voice. Audit existing channels, cadences, and message quality.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR to establish messaging guardrails and pilot sensitive, business-critical communications, supporting leadership in delivering aligned and compliant messages.
• Create a communications toolkit for managers to support consistent message cascades.
• Launch updated internal communications rhythm (e.g., revamped All-Hands, refreshed Slack approach, internal town halls).
• Introduce metrics to track communications effectiveness and build a feedback loop with key stakeholders to refine strategy.

Must-Haves

• Experience: 8-12 years of experience in internal or corporate communications, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• High-Growth Environment Expertise: Proven success in leading internal communications in high-growth environments and understanding the requirements, challenges, and opportunities of transitioning from private to public.
• IPO Readiness Knowledge: Knowledge of SEC restrictions and disclosure requirements as they relate to internal and external communications during IPO preparation.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats (email, Slack, live presentations, etc.).
• Executive Presence: Strong executive presence with the ability to advise and influence C-suite leaders.
• Change Management: Deep understanding of change management and culture-building principles.
• Channel Management: Experience managing and evolving communications cadences and channels at scale.
• EQ: High emotional intelligence.