Employee Communications Specialist

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

WD is seeking a Communications professional to join our Employee Communications team. This role will be responsible for providing internal communications support for our regional Drivers, factory workforce, and Global Operations team, working closely with team Leaders. This role requires excellent communication skills.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating and executing internal communication content that engages, informs, inspires, and connects our factory-based employees. You will be responsible for developing team all-hands communication content, managing communication channels and tools, and collaborating with various teams across the regions.

You will report to the Director of Employee Communications in San Jose, CA, U.S., and will collaborate closely with Global Operations Leaders, Executive Communications Leads, and various stakeholders across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create internal content (i.e., toolkits, articles, digital signage, newsletters, etc.) that engages our factory-based employees to ensure they have relevant information and updates.
• Work with Global Operations Leaders to support their team communications and programs (i.e., all-hands decks, talking points, recognition programs, learning & development forums, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Communications, Leadership, etc.) to ensure consistency and alignment of translated content with company goals and values.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Linguistics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of internal communications experience, preferably in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Fluent in Thai and English (spoken and written), with strong grammar and comprehension skills.
• Familiarity with terminology related to electronics, mechanical engineering, or data storage technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of Thai cultural and business norms.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to convey tone, intent, and context accurately.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

SKILLS:

• Experience working in a multinational manufacturing company.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to adapt language for different audiences (e.g., technicians, engineers, executives).

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