Director, Internal Communications & Employer Reputation

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join our Viasat Government People & Culture (P&C) team as a Director, Internal Communications & Employer Reputation. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds : meaningful collaboration in our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

The Director, Internal Communications & Employer Reputation is a strategic communications architect responsible for shaping Viasat Government's (VGOV's) internal narrative, employee engagement, and employer brand. Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture for VOGV, this role partners closely with the President of VGOV and the executive leadership team to craft and communicate the company's strategy, business priorities, and progress toward delivering on those goals.

Operating at the intersection of business transformation, leadership messaging, and employee experience, the Director ensures timely, transparent, and compelling communication across all levels of the organization. This includes People and Culture (P&C) initiatives, enterprise strategy, organizational change, and cultural evolution. The role also oversees VGOV employer reputation insights, ensuring VGOV's culture, values, mission, and employee value proposition (EVP) are consistently reflected across internal and external channels.

The day-to-day

Executive Communications & Leadership Messaging

• Partner with VGOV CEO and executive team to shape leadership messaging and cascade strategic priorities across the organization.
• Develop executive talking points, speeches, and communications for key moments (e.g., town halls, strategy rollouts, leadership transitions)
• Coach leaders on effective storytelling and employee engagement techniques

Strategic Communications & Business Alignment

Internal Communications Execution

Culture & Engagement Strategy

Employer Brand & Reputation

Measurement & Insights

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$145,000.00 - $229,000.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $180,500.00- $270,500.00 / annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https : / / careers.viasat.com / benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.