Communications Specialist, Internal
Gecko Robotics
What We Do
Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.
Role at a Glance
As Gecko’s Communications Strategist, Internal you’ll be in the driver's seat of translating Gecko’s mission, product, strategy and culture into clear and engaging internal communications. In this role, you’ll take on a range of critical projects with varying complexity that directly contribute to the success of the business. Your job is to bring Gecko’s strategy, product, and vision to life, partnering with stakeholders to drive engagement, transparency, and clarity through internal communications. You dive in to deeply understand Gecko’s unique culture and environment, and help cultivate and refine it.
What you’ll do
Develop and execute comprehensive internal communications programs with the goal of cross-functional clarity and alignment with company/department-level strategy
Produce high-quality written, visual, and digital media content for various internal platforms, including company-wide events, all-hands meetings, recruiting events, and more
Drive employee engagement and foster company culture and transparency through strategic communication initiatives
Work collaboratively with leaders across the company to develop and refine communications strategies and messaging
Develop a strong pulse for sentiment across employees and how their day to day work maps back to strategy/priorities to proactively identify and address gaps
Implement and refine internal communication tools and processes to facilitate seamless communication across the organization
Serve as the primary owner of Gecko’s intranet, transforming it into a digital source of truth and key business resource
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives and tools, utilizing data and employee feedback to gain insights and drive improvements
About you
You’re a creative storyteller with an eye for design, who can quickly grasp technical concepts and translate them for different audiences. You are deeply mission oriented, a strong culture carrier, and bring a sense of humor and passion to everything you do. You excel at stakeholder management, and easily build relationships with Geckos across the organization to design and drive internal comms strategies. You're comfortable juggling multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities, operating in ambiguity, and maintaining a positive attitude under pressure. You thrive when managing strategic communications in a fast-moving and constantly evolving environment.
Required Skills
5+ years of experience in internal or brand communications, preferably with a focus on technical products and/or in a start up environment
Creative storyteller with a keen eye for design
Proven ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and translate them for different audiences
Exceptional written and verbal communicator; able to write in different voices depending on the context
Highly autonomous; able to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish
Strong stakeholder management skills, able to form relationships with Geckos across the organization and suggest ways to improve communication methods
Comfortable juggling multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities, adapting quickly to changing needs, operating in ambiguity, and maintaining a positive attitude under pressure
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to other locations, and work flexible hours as needed
Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Slack
Design experience and comfort with platforms such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
Who We Are
At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.
Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.
Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.