What you will do
At Johnson Controls, we believe great communication powers great business and we're looking for a Senior Communication Specialist who's ready to bring ideas to life across the EMEA region.
In this hands-on role, you'll be at the heart of a fast-paced, innovative environment where you'll learn, share, and collaborate with inspiring leaders and teams from every corner of the business.
From shaping stories that spark engagement to delivering campaigns that drive cultural alignment, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact every single day.
Working closely with the EMEA Communications team and regional stakeholders, you'll craft engaging and consistent internal communications that connect employees, celebrate successes, and support business transformation.
You'll lead or contribute to a variety of projects, from newsletters, leadership updates, and employee Town Halls to recognition programs and change communications, ensuring that every message resonates with diverse audiences across Europe.
With a strong focus on European countries, you'll use your cultural insight and language skills to translate business strategy into relevant, human-centered storytelling that informs, inspires, and unites our people.
How you will do it:
Collaborate with the EMEA Communications team to deliver integrated messaging and campaigns
Support internal communication needs for EMEA growth functions (e.g., Systems, Commercial)
Deliver tailored messaging for countries across Europe, including Germany, in partnership with local leaders
Write and edit communications across formats: leadership updates, newsletters, internal articles, recognition stories, and presentation support
Plan and deliver employee Town Halls, including content and logistics coordination
Manage content across internal platforms (Viva Engage, SharePoint, internal email, video, etc.)
Coordinate translations and localization to ensure messages are culturally and linguistically appropriate
Support EMEA-wide campaigns
Advise stakeholders on tone, format, and message structure to increase clarity and engagement
Track engagement metrics, analyze feedback, and improve communications based on data and input
Manage multiple communication streams and deadlines in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
What we look for:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
Five or more years in corporate employee/internal communications with excellent writing and editing skills across a variety of formats
Fluent English (C2 level); ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging messaging
Experience tailoring communications across diverse employee audiences and regions
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across all levels while handling sensitive/confidential content
Demonstrated ability to synthesize information quickly and align messaging to enterprise priorities
Managed team of champions and incoming local content
Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Self-starter who proactively seeks learning opportunities and thrives in both collaborative and independent settings
Creative mindset, excellent organizational skills, and strong attention to detail
Data-driven approach or familiarity with communication measurement and insights tools
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage)
Preferred:
German or any additional European language is a strong plus
Experience supporting communication in European countries
Experience with internal analytics tools such as Power BI, Viva Insights, or similar
Background in industrial, technical, or matrixed multinational organizations
This is a 12 month fixed term position to cover parental leave and there is a possibility of contract extension.
The role is hybrid and can be based close to any of our European locations.