Barnhart is growing – and we’re building a stronger internal communications function to match.
Position Overview: We’re looking for an Internal Communications & Media Manager who can help connect our teams across the business through clear, consistent, and engaging communication.
In this role, you’ll manage key communication channels, create impactful content, and partner with leaders across the company to ensure employees stay informed, aligned, and connected to our mission and values.
Location: Memphis, TN. Candidates must live locally or be willing to relocate. Some travel to branch locations may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Communication Strategy & Execution
- Support the development and execution of internal communication plans aligned with business priorities
- Identify communication gaps and help implement practical solutions
- Maintain consistent messaging and communication standards
- Content & Channel Management
- Manage internal channels (intranet, email, digital signage, video)
- Create clear, engaging written and multimedia content
- Maintain the communications calendar and coordinate messaging across teams
- Partner with media resources on video and visual content
- Executive & Leadership Support
- Draft and edit leadership communications (announcements, talking points, key messages)
- Support leaders in effectively cascading information across the business
- Ensure messaging is timely, clear, and aligned
- Assist with communication planning and messaging for crisis or sensitive situations
- Employee Engagement & Partnership
- Partner with HR, Operations, IT, and other teams on communication needs
- Build relationships across branches, regions, and departments
- Support initiatives that strengthen engagement and culture
- Operational Excellence & Improvement
- Execute recurring communication tasks and rhythms
- Track performance metrics (engagement, adoption, participation)
- Use data and feedback to continuously improve communication efforts
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
- Experience
- 5–8+ years in internal communications or a related field
- Experience supporting multi-location or distributed teams preferred
- Experience managing communication channels and/or media platforms
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting leadership communications
- Skills
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Solid organization and project management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
- Comfort working with multimedia content and creative partners
- Ability to use data to evaluate and improve effectiveness
- Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solution-oriented
- Collaborative and adaptable
- Strong communicator with sound judgment
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Barnhart Offers
- Competitive salary and performance bonus
- $1 for $1 match on 401(k), capped at 10% of pay
- Health insurance, paid time off, holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional benefits discussed during the interview process
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
- 5-8+ years in internal communications or a related field
- Experience supporting multi-location or distributed teams
- Experience managing communication channels and/or media platforms
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and supporting leadership communications
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What We Do
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been providing innovative solutions to complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry – from power generation to petrochemical to renewable energy, and beyond. Today with 56 branches across the U.S., Barnhart has one of the strongest equipment networks in the nation. Barnhart's network gives customers the flexibility of accessing a nationwide equipment inventory. Because all of the branches are part of the same system, customers are never limited to the equipment at a single location. Each of Barnhart's branches has access to a long list of "cool tools" including PSTe Goldhofer trailers, cranes 15 to 1,760 tons, slide systems, strand-jacks, and the Modular Lift Tower. Contact us today and let us find the right tool for you.
