Manager, Athleta Communications

About Athleta

For the past 22 years, we’ve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It’s what we do best, and we’re on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences. 

We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we’re strong, but together we’re unstoppable.

About the Role

In this role, you will work in an energizing, fast paced and nimble environment on a small and scrappy team. You will build, develop and execute innovative internal and external communications strategies to support the brand’s business initiatives. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to plan, develop, implement, and execute strategic communications. You will develop a deep understanding of the business and leverage your understanding of industry trends to shape stories that convey the company’s priorities, values, and market position.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the business to build a narrative that communicates our company’s business objectives, culture, and values to our employees, prospective employees, shareholders, media and customers
• Design, edit, and oversee the distribution of internal and external communication materials, including newsletters, presentations, FAQs and messaging, press materials, leader notes/executive comms
• Provide guidance and support to executive management for internal and external meetings
• Track and measure effectiveness of communication plans
• Develop narratives, messaging and press materials to support launches, internal events and executive thought leadership
• Plan and execute internal employee events including Town Halls, brand huddles and more
• Execute media pitching and manage media interviews
• Manage tracking databases and develop ongoing recaps, reports and evaluations
• Support the development of key press materials including press releases, media alerts, and talking points

Who You Are

• Ability to drive cultural and/or change initiatives, and position a brand/company as a great place to work
• Creative, innovative, and curious; ability to move from concept to ideation to execution; strong bias for action
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and oversee multiple concurrent projects and workstreams with various business partners
• Excellent written, verbal and advisory skills, including speechwriting experience; proven track record of delivering exceptional written work
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and people leadership skills; strong executive presence

Benefits at Athleta

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees