Senior Internal Communications Manager

Meet DeepL DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas. Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination. What sets us apart What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog. Your responsibilities Own and orchestrate internal communications across the business, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment as DeepL grows. Project manage the internal communications function, including the weekly newsletter, monthly All Hands, and major leadership communications. Help build and deliver a global, cross-departmental internal comms strategy, ensuring the right information reaches the right people at the right time. Serve as a trusted business partner to every function, especially People, IT and Office teams, supporting leaders with messaging, storytelling, and communication planning. Lead "internal moments" such as financial results, product launches, leadership announcements, and company milestones. Produce clear, creative, well-designed presentations and slides for internal announcements, leadership updates, and company events. Coach teams on effective communication practices across email, Slack, Zoom, and intranet channels. Run diagnostics on communication effectiveness, identifying gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Bring creative judgement and common sense to your work, finding simple, human ways to communicate complex information. Work flexibly and intuitively, adapting to changing business needs while keeping standards high and execution tight. What success looks like: A smooth, predictable, well-run internal communications calendar across functions and time zones. Clear, coherent narrative flow across all major company moments. Higher employee understanding and alignment, reflected in NPS and comms-specific engagement metrics. More efficient and consistent communication flows across teams. Recognised by stakeholders as a proactive orchestrator and collaborator who elevates the bar for communications. Qualities we look for 5-7+ years of relevant communications experience, ideally internal communications within a global SaaS scale-up. Proven ability to design, build, and run internal comms programs end-to-end. Native-level fluency in English (German a strong plus). Demonstrated success communicating across Europe, the US, and Asia, with cultural sensitivity and adaptability. Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences. Exceptional project management: structure, prioritisation, problem-solving, deadline ownership. Collaborative, confident stakeholder management, from senior leaders to cross-functional teams. High initiative, strong judgement, and the ability to work autonomously with minimal direction. Bonus if you also have: Experience in visual design or video editing. Experience leading communication skills or presentation training. Strong network in AI, SaaS, or language-tech sectors. What we offer Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network. Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together. Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration. Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future. Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally. Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity. 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally. Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way. If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you! We are an equal opportunity employer You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.