Senior Employee Engagement Specialist

Job Description

You are passionate about building a culture where employees feel connected to mission and strategy and empowered to do their best work. You bring strategic vision and operational rigor to the employee experience, using programs and communications to reinforce organizational priorities and support times of growth and transformation.

You think clearly in complexity, move swiftly through ambiguity, and bring structure to change. You are energized by building systems that scale, launching impactful programs, and designing communication strategies that make change easier to understand and embrace.

Responsibilities

Employee Engagement Programs

• Develop and manage initiatives that support employee connection, motivation, and retention across all departments.
• Drive the employee experience strategy through programs focused on recognition, feedback, connection, and cross-functional collaboration.

Internal Communication Strategy

• Lead internal communication campaigns to build awareness, understanding, and alignment around key organizational priorities.
• Manage communication channels (email, intranet, Slack, events) and editorial calendars to ensure consistent, high-impact messaging.
• Write and design compelling communications that support transparency, reinforce culture, and foster employee trust.
• Partner with leaders and HR to craft messaging for enterprise initiatives, organizational changes, and leadership updates.

Change Management Support

• Act as a key partner in planning and executing internal communications and engagement strategies tied to change initiatives (e.g., org redesign, new systems/processes, policy changes).
• Create change communication plans and toolkits that support smooth transitions and reduce friction.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure timely, clear, and tailored communication across audiences.
• Build leader and manager readiness through targeted communication and engagement support during periods of change.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, organizational development, or change management.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end communication campaigns and engagement programs.
• Strong written communication and content development skills.
• Experience managing communication platforms, such as intranet and Slack.
• Experience supporting organizational change through communications, training, or program design.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in communications, organizational change, or a related discipline.
• Strong visual storytelling skills.
• Experience in a large or matrixed organization undergoing transformation.

The Washington Post’s policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

• Nine paid holidays and two personal days

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

• Robust mental health resources

• Backup care and caregiver concierge services

• Gender affirming services

• Pet insurance

• Free Post digital subscription

• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. 

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