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Restaurant Brands International · 21 hours ago

Vice President, Communications, US Brands

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies, and they are seeking a senior, experienced communicator to oversee strategic communications for their U.S.-based restaurant brands. The Vice President, Communications will serve as the senior communications advisor to brand Presidents and manage various communication strategies including franchisee, internal, and crisis communications.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development of RBI’s global franchise communications strategy, ensuring consistency, transparency, and alignment across all brands and markets
Build trusted relationships with franchisees and field leadership to foster engagement, collaboration, and understanding of company initiatives
Partner with operations, marketing, and brand teams to deliver impactful communications that drive performance and brand growth
Create and oversee communications channels — including newsletters, intranet, and in-person events — that deliver two-way communication and feedback with franchisees
Serve as a communications advisor to senior leadership, supporting executive visibility and effective communication across internal and external audiences
Draft speeches, messages, and strategic talking points for brand presidents and senior executives
Ensure all corporate and franchisee communications align with RBI’s purpose, values, and brand voice
Lead communications strategy for sensitive issues affecting the business, franchisees, or brand reputation
Develop and maintain RBI’s crisis communications framework and protocols in coordination with legal, public affairs, and brand teams
Act as a trusted voice in moments of challenge — balancing transparency, empathy, and brand protection
Drive proactive storytelling that highlights franchise success, innovation, and community impact across RBI’s brands
Oversee media relations and manage agency partnerships to amplify brand narratives and executive thought leadership
Monitor and assess media and stakeholder sentiment to inform communications strategy

Qualification

Crisis CommunicationsPublic RelationsFranchise CommunicationsStrategic CommunicationTeam BuildingDigital StorytellingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

20+ years of extensive communications experience, including franchise, retail, or QSR industry experience
Strong background in corporate and crisis communications, with proven ability to lead through complex issues
Demonstrated success building communication strategies for large, distributed organizations
Expertise in public relations and earned influencer relations to help drive and shift consumer narratives
Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing across multiple business units or brands
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and inspire action
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive global paid parental leave program
Free telemedicine and mental wellness support

Company

Restaurant Brands International

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Restaurant Brands International is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies

H1B Sponsorship

Restaurant Brands International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (7)
2023 (16)
2022 (21)
2021 (7)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.57B
2025-11-13Post Ipo Secondary
2024-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $369.16M
2024-08-12Post Ipo Secondary

Leadership Team

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Daniel Schwartz
CEO
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Sami Siddiqui
Chief Financial Officer
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