Internal Communications Lead
About the job
- At least 10 years of experience in internal, corporate, or executive communications, including a track record of leading internal communications at a high-growth company.
- Proven experience producing All Hands and other executive forums, from narrative development through live or recorded delivery.
- Hands-on experience building video communications and modern, multi-channel employee engagement programs.
- Experience advising and writing for C-suite leaders.
- Ability to translate complex or sensitive company priorities into clear, memorable messaging.
- Experience supporting crisis, issues, or change communications in partnership with Legal and Corporate Communications.
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, including managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Comfort using AI-enabled tools to support messaging development and communications analysis, with sound judgment around appropriate use.
- Own the strategy and execution of Motive's internal communications program, ensuring employees are informed, aligned, and engaged during company updates, organizational changes, and major announcements.
- Lead planning, narrative, and production for All Hands and other company-wide forums, from executive talking points through delivery.
- Build and grow Motive's internal video communications capability, producing executive updates, milestone recaps, and storytelling content that make company priorities land with employees.
- Continuously find new ways to reach employees by evolving channel mix, formats, and cadence beyond one-off announcements.
- Own internal channels including Slack, email, and video, ensuring messaging is precisely targeted, well-timed, and consistent across audiences.
- Draft and refine executive communications, including CEO and leadership messages, talking points, and briefing materials for internal moments.
- Partner with Corporate Communications, Legal, and People teams to develop proactive and reactive communications plans for sensitive or high-stakes announcements.
- Ensure internal-first alignment so employees hear key news before or alongside external audiences and messaging stays consistent across internal and external channels.
- Develop feedback and listening mechanisms such as surveys, pulse checks, and forums to measure employee sentiment and communications effectiveness, and use insights to improve programs.
- Build relationships with executives, People, and cross-functional leaders to advise on internal messaging and change communications.
- An advanced degree.
About the company
Motive creates software and tools designed to improve safety, productivity and profitability for businesses that drive the physical economy. Its customers include more than 120,000 companies across industries such as construction, field service, agriculture, trucking and logistics, and delivery. The product line focuses on helping these businesses run more efficiently by coordinating operations and people, with an emphasis on delivering user-friendly solutions that customers love. Motive differentiates itself through its broad industry reach, a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, and a culture that supports employees in doing their best work. The company’s goal is to empower millions of physical economy businesses to operate more safely and efficiently while growing their profitability.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ARR crossed $600 million on September 10, 2026, with 30% year-over-year growth.
- AI Coach, Maintenance, and Analytics expand upsell paths across UK, Mexico, and North America.
- Thomas Hansen's go-to-market hire targets faster enterprise expansion after the General Catalyst round.
What critics are saying
- Samsara won $30.3 million in February 2026, proving Motive's marketing claims created liability.
- Motive withdrew its S-1 on September 10, 2026, delaying public-market discipline indefinitely.
- Samsara's patent and trade-secret fight continues, risking injunctions, discovery costs, and customer churn.
What makes Motive unique
- Motive controls safety, maintenance, and telematics data inside one platform for 120,000 businesses.
- General Catalyst’s September 10, 2026 financing validates Motive’s private-market scale and ambition.
- Holman integration and first-mover AI launches deepen workflow lock-in across fleets.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match