Contract_Communications Manager

Macmillan Publishers is seeking an experienced Communications Contractor to provide coverage and continuity for the Communications team during an employee leave of absence. This six-month contract role will support day-to-day internal communications, help maintain momentum across key projects, and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including HR, Finance, Technology, Facilities, and leadership. The contractor will report to the VP, Communications & Community and collaborate with a five-person team. Key Responsibilities Draft, edit, and proof internal communications for company-wide and targeted audiences Support recurring communications such as newsletters, employee updates, and executive messaging Help manage communications calendars, workflows, and incoming requests Coordinate cross-functional communications projects and keep deliverables on track Assist in planning and executing town halls, employee updates, and other large-scale meetings Develop agendas, scripts, presentation materials, and run-of-show documents Review communications for clarity, accuracy, tone, and consistency Provide flexible operational and project support across Communications team priorities Qualifications Several years of experience in corporate or internal communications, or a related field Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills Demonstrated project management experience with multiple stakeholders and deadlines Experience supporting town halls or large-scale internal meetings Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into an existing team Familiarity with tools such as Asana or similar workflow platforms is a plus Contract Details Duration: 6 months Start Date: Immediate Hourly Rate: $40-45 This is a contractor role that will be hired through a third party vendor, Noor Staffing. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.