Head of Internal Communications

The Communications and Spokesperson Department at the Weizmann Institute of Science is seeking a Head of Internal Communications.

Job Description:

Overall responsibility for leading internal communications, aligning with the Institute’s needs and supporting organizational processes, including:

• Developing, implementing, and updating the internal communications strategy, including policies, guiding principles, and content hierarchy

• Building periodic work plans with measurable goals, prioritization, adaptability, and ongoing monitoring

• Defining and implementing workflows and professional standards

• Providing professional guidance and consulting to scientific and administrative sectors on internal communications, including during major organizational processes (structural changes, strategic initiatives, and cross-institute projects)

• Developing communication skills among managers and supporting message development

• Managing internal content and communication channels

• Fostering collaborations and working with internal stakeholders to support their communication needs

• Monitoring and implementing trends, tools, and innovations in internal communications

• Building annual budgets in line with work plans and conducting ongoing budget control

• Working across multiple interfaces within and outside the Institute

Skills and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Human Resources, Organizational Consulting, or a related field – required (Master’s degree – significant advantage)

• At least 5 years of experience leading internal communications in large, complex organizations – required !

(experience supporting organizational change processes from a communications perspective – an advantage)

• Experience managing a team – required

• Experience working with tools, platforms, and trends in internal communications – required (familiarity with project management platforms – an advantage)

• Experience managing budgets and working with external vendors and professional service providers – required

• Native-level proficiency in Hebrew and English – required

• Familiarity with the Weizmann Institute and/or scientific-academic content – an advantage

• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Strategic thinking and strong execution capabilities

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences

• Initiative, strong organizational skills, and high level of self-management

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team