Communications Specialist

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first‑ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, ™, and San Disk® Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest‑growth organizations in the world, powering data centers and meeting the massive data‑storage needs of the AI era.

72,000.

Western Digital (WD) is seeking an energetic Communications professional to join our Employee Communications team. This role will be responsible for providing employee communications support at the corporate level and will work closely with various organizations across the company. In this role, you’ll be a key collaborator responsible for creating and executing communication content and campaigns that engage, inform, inspire, and connect employees to the business, leadership, and each other.

You will be responsible for developing organization‑wide communication campaigns and content, managing communication channels and tools, and collaborating with various teams across the business. You will report to the Director of Employee Communications and work closely with Executive Communications Leads and various stakeholders across the organization. This role is hybrid and based in either San Jose, CA, or Irvine, CA.

• Develop from concept to execution a range of content designed for use in various communication materials, such as newsletters, company intranet, emails, and internal social media, and community content.
• Day‑to‑day management of the company communication platforms and channels, ensuring they are up to date, engaging, and aligned with company goals.
• Develop communication plans and content geared for internal audiences that support the objectives of the various organizations.
• Leverage video for creative storytelling, with a strong focus on writing scripts and developing short‑form video content.
• Support internal events such as company meetings to promote employee engagement.
• Provide timely and accurate information to employees regarding their questions and concerns via email and Teams.
• Track the effectiveness of internal communications programs and campaigns, making adjustments as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• 2–5 years of internal communications experience.
• Excellent content development and writing skills, with a specific focus on campaigns, blog posts, video, and social media.
• Solid understanding of visual storytelling and script writing.
• Build, manage, and engage with employees via an online or internal social media community.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging messages for diverse audiences.
• Skilled in video, podcast, or other forms of content creation to help tell employee stories.
• Familiar with Jira, Smartsheet, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar creative and project management tools.
• Highly collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with multiple stakeholders and across different levels of the organization.
• Curious and flexible, with the ability to think creatively.
• Effective team player, while also able to work independently.
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, is self‑motivated, and can thrive under pressure.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of current social media platforms.
• Excellent problem‑solving techniques.
• Strong multitasking capabilities under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, project management, and organizational skills.
• Agency experience is a plus.

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