Rivian

Employee Communications & Experience, Sr. Manager

Rivian$173K — $216K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in internal communications or related field, preferably in fast-paced tech, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
  • 3+ years directly supporting executive communications or leading change management initiatives.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with an ability to create compelling narratives from complex data.
  • Highly organized self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and manages multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to influence and partner with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Proven ability to operate with integrity and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and familiarity with web publishing tools and Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Draft compelling messages and scripts for senior leadership communications including town halls and program launches.
  • Leverage data to create clear, actionable communication strategies that enhance employee productivity and engagement.
  • Align communication plans with leadership across various teams including Legal, HR, and Safety.
  • Oversee the strategy and development of communication channels for plant and frontline employees.
  • Plan and create dynamic content for internal mediums like the intranet and newsletters.
  • Collaborate with Corporate Communications to ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
  • Support initiatives promoting employee engagement and community involvement.
  • Establish metrics to analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts in relation to company objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive package of insurance benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Paid vacation and paid sick leave.
  • 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility for those who meet certain requirements.
  • Coverage for employees and their families, including spouse and children up to age 26.
  • Full-time coverage effective on the first day of employment, part-time after 90 days.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Employee Communications & Experience, Sr. Manager is a passionate champion of Rivian's mission, Compass Values, and unique culture. In this role, you will design and execute meaningful internal communication strategies that inform, inspire, and support employees across Rivian's Customer, Finance, and Sustainability organizations.

This is a high-impact, strategic role requiring a blend of executive presence, narrative storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration to drive employee engagement and productivity.

Responsibilities

  • Executive Communications: Draft compelling messages, scripts, and talking points for senior leadership, including the Chief Customer Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Sustainability Officer, for town halls, videos, program launches, and operational updates.
  • Strategy & Insights: Leverage data and internal insights to deconstruct complex corporate initiatives into clear, actionable communication strategies that boost productivity and engagement.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Socialize and align communication plans with leadership and key stakeholders across Legal, People (HR), Safety, and Facilities teams.
  • Channel Management: Oversee the strategy, creative development, and maintenance of tailored communication channels and programming specifically designed to support our plant and frontline employees.
  • Content Creation: Plan, write, and edit dynamic content for various internal mediums, including the company intranet, weekly newsletters, and organization-wide emails.
  • Corporate Collaboration: Partner closely with the Corporate Communications team to ensure seamless alignment and consistency between internal and external messaging.
  • Community & Engagement: Support employee engagement initiatives and "Rivian in the Community" efforts.
  • Impact Tracking: Establish metrics to track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of communication campaigns against organizational objectives.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 7+ years of experience in internal communications or a related discipline. Experience in a fast-paced tech, automotive, or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
  • Executive Presence: 3+ years of experience directly supporting executive communications and/or leading change management initiatives.
  • Master Storyteller: Exceptional writing and editing skills with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to translate complex corporate data into compelling narratives.
  • Agility & Autonomy: A highly organized self-starter who thrives in ambiguity, can manage multiple workstreams independently, and successfully drives projects to completion under tight deadlines.
  • Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Discretion: Proven ability to operate with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Technical Savvy: Proficiency with Google Workspace (particularly Docs & Slides); experience with web publishing tools (including ServiceNow) and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $159,300 to $199,00 for Irvine, CA based applicants, $145,400 to $181,700 for Atlanta, GA and Normal, IL based applicants, and $173,00 to $216,300 for Palo Alto, CA base applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than July, 24, 2026.

About Rivian

Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company. Founded in 2009, the company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation. Rivian has raised over $10.5 billion since 2019, with investments from Amazon, Ford, and Cox Automotive. The company's first two vehicles, the R1T and R1S, are electric vehicles that are expected to be released in 2021. Rivian has also announced plans to produce electric delivery vans for Amazon. The company has received praise for its focus on sustainability and its commitment to using recycled materials in its vehicles.
Learn more about Rivian
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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