Corporate Communication Manager

HIGH DemandLOW AI RiskGROWING in SL· Rs.150k+ /mo

If you care deeply about how organisations communicate with their people — and you want to be the voice that keeps thousands of employees informed and connected — this role puts you at the heart of organisational culture.”

About This Role

Managing an organization's internal and external communication strategies.

A Day in the Life

Lead internal communications strategy — ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with company direction through newsletters, town halls, intranet content, and leadership messaging.

Develop and execute the internal communications calendar
Write and distribute employee newsletters, CEO messages, and announcements
Plan and manage employee town halls, internal events, and all-hands meetings
Manage and update the company intranet with timely, relevant content
Coordinate with HR and leadership on change communications (restructuring, policy changes)
Create internal campaigns to build culture, values, and engagement
Measure internal comms effectiveness through surveys and analytics
Brief senior leaders on messaging and presentation delivery

Work Environment

HYBRIDTeam: SMALLBUSINESS CASUALRemote: HIGH

A collaborative environment bridging HR, leadership, and all business units. You are the editorial voice inside the organisation, ensuring employees feel informed and valued. Requires discretion when handling sensitive change communications.

Typical hours: 45h/week · WLB score 7/10 · OCCASIONAL overtime

Generally structured hours with spikes during major announcements, restructuring communications, or leadership events. Crisis communications can occasionally demand extended hours.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

Internal communications strategy and planningExecutive messaging and speechwritingEmployee engagement campaign designIntranet content managementChange communications methodologySurvey design and analysis (engagement, communications effectiveness)Video and digital content production for internal audiences

Soft Skills

Exceptional writing and storytellingExecutive advisory confidenceDiscretion with sensitive organisational mattersStakeholder management across all levelsEmpathy and cultural awarenessProject managementInfluencing leaders on communication style

Tools & Software

Microsoft SharePoint / Viva EngageMicrosoft TeamsMailchimp or Staffbase (internal comms)Canva or Adobe Creative SuiteSurveyMonkey / Microsoft FormsPowerPoint / KeynoteVideo conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, Webex)

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.80k – Rs.120k/mo

Mid-LevelRs.150k – Rs.250k/mo

SeniorRs.260k – Rs.450k/mo

Entry: Internal Communications Executive / Communications SpecialistMid: Corporate Communication Manager (Internal)Senior: Head of Internal Communications / Director of Corporate Communications

Typical progression: 5yr to mid · 9yr to senior

Global Salary (USD / year)

Entry Level$50k – $65k/yr

Mid-Level$75k – $110k/yr

Senior$110k – $170k/yr

Top Markets

United KingdomUnited StatesAustraliaSingaporeCanadaUAE / Dubai

Market Outlook

GROWING

Growing as large Sri Lankan corporates and multinationals invest in employee engagement and culture. Banking, telecom, and manufacturing sectors are primary hirers.

Hiring: LOW

Dialog AxiataSriLankan AirlinesJohn Keells HoldingsHayleys PLCMAS HoldingsCommercial BankUnilever Sri LankaNestlé LankaAitken SpenceHNB

GROWING

Hybrid work has elevated the importance of internal communications globally. Organisations are investing more in employee experience and culture, driving demand for skilled internal comms managers.

Entry Requirements

Sri Lanka

Min. EducationBachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, English, or Business

Experience4–6 years in communications, journalism, or HR communications

Preferred

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication or EnglishCIM UK or SLIM qualificationExperience managing internal comms platforms (intranet, email newsletters)

Global

Min. EducationBachelor's in Communications, Journalism, or PR

Experience5–7 years in internal or corporate communications

Preferred

IoIC membership or CIPR accreditationChange management certification (Prosci)Master's in Communications or MBAExperience with enterprise communications platforms (Staffbase, Poppulo)

Helpful Certifications

IoIC (Institute of Internal Communication) membershipCIM UK (Certificate in PR and Communications)PRCA DiplomaChange Management Certification (Prosci)Google Digital Marketing Certificate

Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Freelance: MEDIUMRemote: HIGHCapital: LOW

Freelance earnings: $1000–$3000/mo (USD)

Platforms (SL)

LinkedIn ProFinderUpworkLocal corporate and NGO networks

Business Ideas

Internal communications consultancy for corporates undergoing change
Employee engagement campaign agency
Corporate content and intranet management services

Side Income Ideas

Freelance executive speechwritingEmployee engagement consulting for NGOsCorporate writing workshopsContent strategy advisory for SMEs

Few dedicated internal communications agencies exist in Sri Lanka, creating opportunity for specialists willing to serve large corporates on a project basis.

Risks & Challenges

AI / Automation Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Burnout Risk

MEDIUM

Job Security (SL)

MEDIUM

While AI can assist with content drafting, the strategic advisory role — guiding executives on messaging during sensitive periods — requires human empathy and organisational understanding.

Burnout Causes

Managing sensitive change communications under time pressureNavigating competing priorities from multiple senior stakeholdersConstant demand for fresh, engaging contentCrisis communications requiring immediate responses

Physical Health Risks

Sedentary office and screen-based workEye strain from extensive writing and editing

Mental Health Risks

Stress of managing employee sentiment during organisational changeConfidentiality burden of handling sensitive internal mattersPressure to maintain a consistent positive tone during difficult periods

How to Mitigate

Build change communications expertise as a high-value differentiator
Develop proficiency in employee engagement platforms
Maintain strong relationships with HR and leadership to stay strategically relevant
Measure and communicate the impact of internal communications campaigns

Is This Career For You?

Arts or Commerce students with strong English writing skills who enjoy reading organisational behaviour, leadership, and people management topics.

Personality Types

ENFJINFJENFPENTJ

Core Motivations

Keeping employees informed, included, and motivatedShaping organisational culture through storytellingAdvising leaders on how to communicate with authenticity

What You'll Love

Direct influence on employee engagement and morale
Creative latitude in designing campaigns and content
Trusted advisory role alongside senior leadership
Variety — every announcement, crisis, and event brings new challenges

What's Challenging

Managing employee scepticism during unpopular changes
Balancing transparency with confidentiality
Producing consistently engaging content at scale
Gaining leadership buy-in for communications investment