Overview

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing, and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you will help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that is shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you will have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

We are looking for an exceptional Internal Communications Manager to join our Communications team! We are looking for someone who is a Swiss Army knife for Internal Comms, with experience in doing everything from newsletters and large scale employee meetings, to change management and program communications. We are looking for someone who will partner closely with our Head of Internal Communications and work closely with a variety of departments across the organization. This is a great opportunity to get experience working across many different stakeholders, learning about the different parts of the company, and shape internal communications for a high-growth organization with a great culture and leaders.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.

You should apply if

  • You want to have an outsized impact on the industries that run our world: Helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
  • You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role will not be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
  • You are energized by building something: You get excited about stepping in and establishing new processes and channels and building an Internal Communications engine that can scale with the company over time.
  • You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to become the best you can be.

In this role, you will

  • Execute the internal communications strategy for Samsara, helping communicate the company’s vision and strategy to our employees and demonstrating progress throughout the year, amplifying our global brand, and supporting the needs of the business.
  • Support a wide range of internal communications working closely with key stakeholders such as leadership, People team, Legal, Go-to-Market, etc. You should be as comfortable working on a variety of comms, from writing change and organizational announcements to producing a newsletter or video.
  • Keep a pulse on the organization and run feedback loops as you go, in order to optimize communications updates and channels.
  • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team).

Minimum requirements for the role

  • 5+ years of internal communications experience, building and executing strategic internal communications programs. Start-up experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills (written, verbal, and visual) with experience originating creative content across a variety of channels.
  • Experience partnering and proven track record working cross-functionally.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment with continuous change.
  • Design and video editing skills are a plus.
  • You are curious about AI and use it regularly, whether that is drafting, synthesizing, or automating, and you are excited to keep learning as the tools evolve.

An ideal candidate also has

  • Tech and SaaS company experience (strongly preferred).

Compensation

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is $95,200 to $128,000 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions.

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus or variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. Beyond compensation, we provide a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements.

Samsara’s Mission

Improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.