Mike Rocco

About Mike Rocco

I help organizations communicate with clarity, creativity, and purpose — connecting business strategy to culture through modern internal and brand storytelling. With 20+ years of experience across Hulu, Disney, Starz, and MRC, I’ve led digital workplace transformations, executive communications, and employee engagement strategies that make large organizations feel more human, connected, and aligned.My work lives at the intersection of communications strategy, design thinking, and innovation — from launching social intranets and shaping culture narratives to building content ecosystems that scale. As Executive Director of Internal & Brand Communications at MRC, I partnered closely with leadership to translate vision into meaningful employee experiences that drive engagement and trust.I’m Korn Ferry Leadership Architect–certified, a Ragan’s Intranet Award recipient, and founder of a creative consultancy focused on helping brands clarify their voice and elevate how they show up. I’m especially passionate about building inclusive cultures, empowering communicators, and reimagining what the future of work can feel like.Focused on:• Digital workplace & intranet strategy• Executive communications & culture storytelling• Employee engagement at scale• Creative direction for internal brands

Experience

1. Founder and Principal

   Mike Rocco Collective

   May 2023 — Present · US

Education

• Orange Coast College

  Associate of Arts (AA)

• Art Center College of Design

  Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

• Laguna College of Art and Design

  BFA

Skills

• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Digital Media
• Television
• Final Cut Pro
• Video Production
• Entertainment
• New Media
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Creative Direction
• Strategy
• Project Management