Internal Communications VP

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Internal Communications Strategy & Content
• Write, edit, and shape high-quality internal communications for a global employee audience, including leadership messages, firmwide updates, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex business topics, investment activity, and organizational priorities into clear, concise, and engaging communications that can be cascaded throughout the organization.
• Contribute creative, channel-appropriate content ideas across formats
• Apply strong editorial judgment to ensure messaging is consistent with KKR’s voice, values, and culture.
• Strategic Partnership & Advisory
• Serve as a trusted communications partner to select teams and leaders, working closely with them to strengthen how they communicate internally.
• Advise stakeholders on messaging, tone, structure, and delivery to help elevate the quality and impact of their communications.
• Proactively identify opportunities where clearer or more thoughtful internal communications can improve understanding, alignment, or engagement.
• Bring a thoughtful point of view to communications, offering perspectives and recommendations that help refine and strengthen messaging approaches.
• Collaboration & Execution
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to ensure internal communications are aligned with broader firm priorities.
• Support the development of communications plans for key initiatives, milestones, and moments that matter to employees.
• Contribute to a cohesive internal communications program that connects employees across geographies, businesses, and functions.
• Editorial Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain and promote internal communications best practices, guidelines, and standards.
• Bring a thoughtful, creative approach to storytelling and message development, continuously raising the bar for internal communications across the firm.
• Stay attuned to employee needs and feedback to help evolve how KKR communicates internally over time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in internal or corporate communications, including advising senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality content
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
• Strong verbal communication skills and executive presence
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically, owning communications from concept through execution
• Experience developing and executing communications plans tied to key business priorities or moments (e.g., strategic initiatives, organizational changes).
• A strong editorial mindset and a clear point of view on what makes internal communications effective.
• Sound judgment and discretion, with experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a willingness to take ownership and contribute across a lean team
• Experience working across global teams and time zones, effectively aligning stakeholders across regions

Preferred