Senior Manager, Keynote Content and Corporate Narrative

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Employee & Executive Communications is a team of storytellers and strategic advisors to internal stakeholders who engage Workmates across the globe to drive business impact. We actively support executive communications that promote Workday’s exciting growth trajectory, and we're excited to be at the center of driving important change across the company: nurturing our values-driven culture, driving a growth mindset while elevating Workday’s reputation, and building Workday acumen and ambassadorship. 

About the Role

Join Workday and shape the very future of work! We're searching for a passionate and experienced communicator to join our dynamic team and to help shape the Workday story for our employees and external audiences on our biggest stages. 

The primary focus for this role will be leading the development of compelling keynote segments for our six primary company events throughout the year. You’ll work closely with our executives to craft messages that truly resonate with diverse internal and external global audiences. You’ll also be a key partner in helping to evolve and update Workday’s corporate narrative to ensure our core story is consistently and effectively communicated. 

We’re looking for someone who excels at executive-level communications, has a proven track record in keynote scriptwriting, and has a passion for storytelling. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and tell the stories that define our future, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Lead Keynote Content Development: Develop compelling and easy-to-understand keynote content for Workday’s most strategic corporate events. 

• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate seamlessly with marketing teams - Events, Thought Leadership, Production, PR, and Product Marketing - ensuring all keynote content is engaging, consistent, and on-message. 

• Shape Visual Storytelling: Guide our design team in creating powerful visuals and slides that elevate keynotes and captivate audiences. 

• Provide Strategic Communications Counsel: Offer guidance to senior executives on messaging, tone, and presentation delivery, helping them shine on stage. 

• Refine Workday’s Voice: Contribute significantly to evolving Workday’s Corporate Narrative, using creativity and engaging communication to help the Workday story connect with our global audiences. 

• Cultivate Trusted Partnerships: Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior executives and their teams, becoming a trusted communications advisor and strategic business partner.

About You

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 8+ years working in corporate communications and marketing, in a fast-paced, high-tech company.

• Strong experience leading C-level keynote content development, including storyline development, script writing and guiding visuals (in partnership with visual designer).

• Experience with large-scale event prod