Wells Enterprises · 2 days ago
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expWells Enterprises is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Corporate Communications to lead their corporate communications strategies. This role involves managing media relations, overseeing social media channels, and driving storytelling to enhance the company's reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Partners with VP, Comms team, Wells leaders, and agencies in creating holistic external communications strategy for Wells to sustain and grow our corporate reputation. Develops, leads, and communicates Wells corporate communications calendar to all stakeholders
Leads media relations strategies, including building and maintaining strong relationships with national, regional, and local media. Manages media outreach for corporate initiatives, and acts as primary contact for corporate PR and story pitching to media
Owns and leads Wells’ owned social networks and corporate sites. Effectively develops strategies for content and storytelling, and ensures information is accurate and up-to-date
Identifies, elevates, and executes stories that demonstrate Wells leadership, people, values, and impact. Partners cross-functionally to identify internal initiatives that can be translated to compelling external storytelling
Supports a broad array of initiatives like issues management, policy creation, Ferrero collaboration, and other strategic priorities that support the overall Corporate Communications team and strategy
Effectively monitors performance through aligned KPI’s to review sentiment, emotion, and trends to continually optimize content and engagement
Manages and optimizes the creation of corporate content (assets, designs, imagery, video, etc.) that help tell the Wells story and advance our reputation and business growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business or a related field
Minimum eight years progressive experience in corporate communications
Deep knowledge of corporate communications principles, including media relations, internal communications, executive messaging, and reputation management
Strong understanding of crisis communications, issues management, and regulatory or legal considerations affecting corporate messaging
Knowledge of digital and traditional communication channels, measurement methodologies, and best practices for evaluating communications effectiveness
Strategic communications planning and execution, with the ability to translate business objectives into clear, compelling narratives
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Stakeholder and relationship management skills, including collaboration with leaders, crossfunctional partners, and external agencies
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, exercising sound judgment in high pressure and high-visibility situations
Ability to anticipate risks, identify emerging issues, and adapt communications strategies in a fast-changing environment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO)
Annual incentive bonus based on Company performance
Company
Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises produces and markets ice creams and frozen treats.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Allison Burke
Human Resources Business Partner II
Brian Ardillo
HR Business Partner II
Recent News
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