CONTRACTOR- Internal Communications Manager (Intermediate)

Internal Communications Manager

Location: (Hybrid) New York, NY

Duration: 6 months (Maternity Leave Coverage)

SoHo Dragon represents an investment bank client that is seeking an experienced Internal Communications professional to join its Americas Communications team on a temporary basis. This role plays a key part in delivering clear, engaging and timely communications to employees across the region.
You will be responsible for managing high-impact internal communications channels, including newsletters, intranet content and multimedia storytelling while partnering with stakeholders across HR, business units and global communications teams.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple workstreams from concept to execution.
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Key Responsibilities
Internal Communications
•    Manage end-to-end internal communications across a variety of topics, including HR initiatives, employee benefits, facilities updates              and business continuity messaging
•    Lead the full communications lifecycle: intake, drafting, stakeholder alignment, approvals and distribution
•    Partner closely with HR, Facilities, IT and business teams to ensure communications are clear, accurate and timely
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Newsletters & Editorial Content
•    Support and produce key internal publications, including the Americas Weekly, Monday Briefing and L’esprit
•    Write, edit and curate engaging content for employee audiences
•    Build and design newsletters using internal email tools
•    Partner with PR and global communications teams to align on upcoming content and messaging
•    Coordinate with global colleagues (including Paris and Canada) for content input and translations
•    Ensure stakeholders, including Employee Resource Groups, submit content and event recaps via SharePoint
•    Maintain editorial organization, including tracking submissions and updating shared content repositories (e.g., OneNote)
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Digital & Intranet Channels
•    Maintain and update intranet and SharePoint content to ensure accuracy and relevance
•    Create or coordinate visual assets, including banners for newsletters and intranet pages
•    Collaborate with design teams or presentation specialists to deliver high-quality visual content
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Multimedia & Content Creation
•    Develop basic graphic content using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
•    Support video production and editing for internal communications initiatives
•    Capture photography at internal events to support storytelling across channels
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Onsite & Event Support
•    Provide onsite communications support for leadership events, including teleprompter management for senior executives
•    Help coordinate employee headshot sessions in the onsite photo/video studio
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Collaboration & Brand Governance
•    Partner with stakeholders across business units, support functions and Employee Resource Groups
•    Ensure communications materials align with corporate brand standards and approved imagery guidelines
•    Coordinate with global teams to ensure consistency across regions and channels
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External Communications Support
•    Assist with drafting and publishing content for LinkedIn
•    Support updates to external-facing content on the wholesale website
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Profile  

What You Bring
•    5–8 years of experience in internal communications, marketing or a related field
•    Strong writing and editing skills with a clear, engaging style
•    Experience managing newsletters, intranet platforms or digital content (SharePoint preferred)
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail
•    Comfortable working with global teams and diverse stakeholders
•    Familiarity with design tools (PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing is a plus