Employee Communications Specialist, SOE

We are seeking a Senior Employee Communications Specialist - a seasoned communications strategist who operates with the autonomy and impact of a senior individual contributor. This role requires someone who brings deep craft in writing, a sharp instinct for audience, and the credibility to influence and counsel senior leaders across the company. You will serve as a trusted advisor, strategic architect, and hands-on communicator - owning high-complexity initiatives end-to-end while helping elevate the overall practice of employee communications at Adobe.

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Own and drive enterprise-wide employee communications strategies that align with Adobe's global corporate narrative, business priorities, and cultural values.
• Lead the development of integrated communication plans for high-visibility initiatives spanning organizational change, product launches, executive programs, and employee experience.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to VP- and SVP-level leaders, providing counsel on messaging, timing, channel strategy, and risk.
• Identify opportunities to advance Adobe's internal brand and strengthen employee connection to purpose, products, and leadership.

Executive & Leadership Communications

• Develop and execute executive communications strategies for senior leaders, including narrative frameworks, keynote speeches, all-hands presentations, written communications, and video scripts.
• Build and maintain authentic, differentiated executive voices that resonate across diverse global employee audiences.
• Support leaders through change and crisis communications, partnering with Legal, Employee Experience (HR), Security, and other functions as needed.
• Lead executive messaging for high-profile company moments including earnings communications, reorgs, leadership transitions, and strategic announcements.

Employee Experience & Culture Communications

• Design and implement strategic communications programs that bring the employee experience to life - covering benefits, compensation, DEI, recognition, facilities, and more.
• Build the employee experience narrative that connects HR and business priorities to Adobe's broader strategy and employer brand.
• Partner with Employee Experience (HR) teams to translate complex programs into clear, compelling, and timely employee communications.
• Lead or contribute to employee listening programs, focus groups, and feedback loops that inform strategy and improve communication effectiveness.

Content Creation & Editorial Excellence

• Produce a broad range of high-quality communications deliverables, including:

• Key message frameworks and strategic communication plans
• All-hands and town hall scripts, talking points, and FAQs
• Internal articles, leadership blogs, video narratives, and digital content
• Executive presentations and storylines for internal audiences
• Intranet and digital channel content

• Uphold editorial standards across all content - ensuring clarity, accuracy, and tone alignment with Adobe's brand voice.
• Champion a consistent internal narrative that reinforces Adobe's purpose, values, and strategic priorities globally.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders including Employee Experience (HR), Legal, Finance, Product Marketing, PR, Talent Marketing, and regional communications leads.
• Coordinate with global and regional teams to ensure consistent messaging and localization of communications programs.
• Provide communications counsel and best practices guidance to business partners and regional teams around the world.
• Model and mentor strong communications practices across the broader team.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define measurable KPIs for all major communications programs and report on performance and impact on a regular cadence.
• Analyze employee feedback, engagement data, and channel performance to continuously refine strategy and approach.
• Benchmark internally and externally to bring innovation, fresh thinking, and best practices to Adobe's communications programs.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal/employee communications, executive communications, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated success leading communications strategies for large, global, matrixed organizations - ideally in technology or high-growth environments.
• A strong portfolio of executive communications work, including speeches, all-hands content, change communications, and strategic narratives.
• Experience working directly with VP- and C-suite leaders as a trusted advisor and thought partner.
• Track record of owning and driving complex, cross-functional communications programs from concept to measurable outcomes.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional writing and editing skills: ability to adapt voice and style across audiences, formats, and levels of complexity.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect business context to employee experience and communications impact.
• Strong executive presence and the confidence to challenge, advise, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously with precision and calm.
• Highly collaborative, with the interpersonal skills to build trust across organizational and cultural boundaries.
• Data-driven mindset: comfortable defining, tracking, and presenting performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word) required; experience with Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) and content management/intranet platforms a plus.
• BA/BS in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree a plus.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We're on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.

Let's Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range:

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.