Internal Communications Manager

About us

Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and  capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our “Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast” culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.

We are working on a hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 at home.

The Internal Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing communication programs that keep Cognex employees (“Cognoids”) informed, engaged, and aligned with Cognex's strategy, culture, and business priorities. This role serves as a strategic communications partner to leaders across the company, helping translate complex business initiatives into clear, relevant, and engaging employee communications. The Employee Communications Manager oversees key communication channels, including the employee intranet, digital signage, leadership communications, and company wide meetings, while helping drive employee understanding, connection, and engagement across a global workforce.

• Develop and execute employee communications plans that support business priorities, organizational initiatives, and company culture.
• Partner with leaders across Employee Services, Finance, IT, Product, Operations, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing to deliver clear and effective communications.
• Provide strategic communications counsel on organizational changes, new programs, leadership announcements, and employee initiatives.
• Help ensure consistent messaging and a positive employee experience across communication channels.

• Lead communications planning and execution for company wide and leadership meetings, including quarterly meetings, annual meetings, employee town halls, Ask the President, and Ask the VP programs.
• Draft executive messages, talking points, scripts, presentations, FAQs, and supporting communication materials.
• Coordinate meeting communications, surveys, reminders, and follow-up activities.
• Partner with executives and stakeholders to develop compelling content that reinforces company priorities and strategy.

• Create engaging content for employees across multiple channels, including:
  Intranet articles Leadership messages Organizational announcements Digital signage Internal campaigns
• Translate complex business topics into clear, concise, and relevant communications.
• Identify and develop stories that showcase employees, innovation, business progress, and company culture.
• Plan, produce, and edit video content that supports leadership communications, employee engagement, and company-wide communication initiatives.

• Serve as editor and administrator for the Cognex employee intranet.
• Maintain the intranet homepage and information architecture.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to create and publish content.
• Manage digital signage content and coordinate company announcements.
• Continuously improve channel effectiveness and user experience.

• Support communication efforts related to organizational change, business transformation, technology rollouts, policy updates, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Employee Services leaders to support employee engagement programs and campaigns.
• Help ensure employees understand not only what is changing, but why it matters.

• Track and report communication effectiveness using employee surveys, meeting feedback, intranet analytics, email engagement, and other metrics.
• Use data and employee feedback to improve communication strategies and channels.
• Develop regular reporting dashboards for leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in employee, internal, corporate, or executive communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience supporting…