Director, Corporate Communications

<p></p><p><b>About Amplify</b></p><p></p><p>Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit <a href="http://amplify.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>Amplify.com</u></span></a>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This position plays a critical role in strengthening Amplify's internal communications and fostering organizational alignment. The role will partner closely with the essential internal functions to plan, develop, and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies that support the company's overall strategic objectives and enhance employee performance and engagement across all levels of the organization.</p><p></p><p>The position will be instrumental in supporting employee engagement forums, including Town Halls, Quarterly Business Reviews, and other key organizational gatherings. This individual will drive both future planning and hands-on production of internal communications, ensuring consistent, clear, and compelling messaging that keeps employees informed, engaged, and aligned with Amplify's mission and goals.</p><p></p><p><b><u>Essential Responsibilities</u><b>:</b></b></p><ul><li><p>Collaborate with People, Legal, and Finance team leadership to develop and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies, including employee announcements, policy updates, organizational changes, and engagement initiatives</p></li><li><p>Lead the framing and messaging for new People programs, partnering closely with the People team to strengthen the company’s employer brand, support recruiting efforts, and enhance its online reputation as an employer.</p></li><li><p>Lead longer-term planning and content production support for organization-wide Town Halls, Quarterly Business Reviews, and leadership forums, including agenda development, cross-functional presenter coordination, script writing, and day-of-event production management</p></li><li><p>Design and implement internal campaigns to drive employee participation and engagement across organizational events, initiatives, and programs</p></li><li><p>Develop and manage feedback collection systems and continuous improvement processes to measure communication effectiveness and optimize future engagements</p></li><li><p>Monitor and analyze internal communication metrics and employee engagement data to inform strategic recommendations and improve communication effectiveness across the organization</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Required Qualifications:</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Journalism, or related field</p></li><li><p>Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate communications, including significant experience in  internal communications specifically</p></li><li><p>Proven track record in content creation and copywriting across multiple formats, including presentations, scripts, and digital communications</p></li><li><p>Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments and stakeholders in a corporate environment</p></li><li><p>Strong portfolio of written communication samples demonstrating professional writing abilities</p></li></ul><p><br><br><br> </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><u><b>What we offer:</b></u><br><br><span>Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $164,000 - $175,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.</span></p><p></p><p><i>Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.</i></p><p></p><p><i>Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email <a href="mailto:hiringaccommodations@amplify.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">hiringaccommodations@amplify.com</span></a>.</i></p><p></p><p><i>.  </i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required.  As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i>Amplify is an E-Verify participant.</i></p>

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