Director, Corporate & Internal Communications

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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Director, Corporate Internal Communications:

The Director, Corporate and Internal Communications leads, workforce, board, and executive communications, ensuring clear, consistent messaging that informs employees, supports leadership, and strengthens organizational trust.

This role partners across Executive Leadership, People, Legal, Public Affairs, and business teams to manage enterprise messaging, change communications, board materials, and leadership visibility.

The role requires strong judgment, executive presence, and exceptional writing skills, including experience supporting external speaking engagements and helping manage speaker vetting for employees and senior leaders. This role reports to the Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Communications Strategy

Lead LA28’s corporate communications strategy across internal, workforce, leadership, and stakeholder audiences

Develop message frameworks and communications plans for major business updates, milestones, and leadership announcements

Build and maintain a cohesive corporate narrative across channels and high-priority moments

Protect LA28’s reputation through clear, timely, and well-governed communications

Internal Workforce Communications

Oversee the organization-wide strategy with regards to internal communications to ensure alignment cross-functionally in keeping employees informed, aligned, and engaged

Where relevant, partner with relevant PEM counterparts on the development of communications for organizational updates, change initiatives, manager cascades, and leadership events

Help manage vetting and communications support for employee and leadership external speaking engagements

Board Member Communications

Develop board materials, briefing documents, and key messages in partnership with executive leadership

Ensure board communications are accurate, concise, and aligned with organizational priorities and governance needs

Prepare senior leaders for board meetings, executive sessions, and related stakeholder moments

Senior Executive Thought Leadership

Shape thought leadership for senior executives, including speeches, talking points, op-eds, and internal remarks

Provide strategic counsel and message development for high-visibility internal and external engagements

Support external speaking opportunities with message development and speaker vetting guidance

Team Organizational Leadership

Lead cross-functional coordination across Executive Leadership, People, Legal, Public Affairs, and business teams

Manage communications processes, channel planning, and external partners to deliver high-quality work

Leadership Communications Issues Management

Advise on sensitive internal and corporate issues with strategic, audience-appropriate messaging

Lead communications for change management, workforce moments, and leadership forums

Track communications effectiveness and refine messaging based on feedback and business needs

Background Requirements:

Minimum 8+ years of experience in corporate, internal, executive, or public affairs communications, including Director-level leadership experience

Expertise in internal and workforce communications within a complex, matrixed organization

Experience developing board materials, executive messaging, and senior thought leadership

Experience supporting external speaking engagements and helping manage speaker vetting processes

Exceptional writing, judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management skills

Success leading teams and cross-functional communications in a fast-paced environment

Agency and in-house experience preferred

Commitment to inclusive communications and mission-driven work

An undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, public relations,…