Date Posted:
October 15, 2026
Position Title:
Internal Communications & Events Manager
Office/Company:
Choice Hotels International
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-13522
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Location:
Bethesda, MD
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Salary:
Salary Range: $99,919 to $117,000 annually
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Description:
Internal Communications & Events Manager The Internal Communications & Events Manager leads strategic employee communications and high-impact internal events that connect team members to company priorities, culture, and business goals. This role develops and executes communication strategies for enterprise initiatives, executive messaging, change management efforts, and employee engagement programs while producing engaging internal events and experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, storyteller, and project leader who can translate complex information into clear, compelling messages and deliver exceptional employee experiences that drive engagement and business results.
Responsibilities:
• Communications Strategy & Planning
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies that advance business priorities, organizational initiatives, and employee engagement goals.
• Partner with leaders and key stakeholders to create communication plans aligned with company objectives and audience needs.
• Craft clear, compelling messaging and communication materials for a variety of employee audiences.
• Lead executive communications, organizational announcements, culture initiatives, and enterprise-wide messaging efforts.
• Develop communication frameworks, toolkits, and resources that enable leaders to communicate effectively and consistently.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness and recommend improvements based on business outcomes and employee feedback.
• Campaign Development & Associate Engagement
• Lead integrated communication campaigns that support key business initiatives, organizational change efforts, and employee experience programs.
• Design multi-channel communication strategies that increase awareness, understanding, and engagement.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify audience needs, objectives, and success measures.
• Monitor campaign performance and leverage insights to continuously improve future communications.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, employee communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading communication strategy, planning, and execution for internal events, employee engagement programs, or organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing communication campaigns and events from strategy through delivery.
• Experience supporting executive communications, change communications, and time-sensitive operational communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation development skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong visual and creative judgment with an understanding of brand standards and audience engagement best practices.
• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Organizational Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in hospitality, travel, entertainment, media, retail, or other customer-centric industries.
• Experience managing large-scale employee events, leadership meetings, conferences, or recognition programs.
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About Choice
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too.
At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.
Our corporate office locations:
North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.
Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.
Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.
Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.
Choice’s Cultural Values
Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity
Choice’s Leadership Principles
Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver
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