Taco Bell · 21 hours ago
Associate Manager, Communications
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expTaco Bell is a global brand known for its Mexican-inspired quick service food, with a strong commitment to community engagement and innovation. The Associate Manager for Communications will be responsible for developing and implementing communication plans, collaborating with key leaders, and managing internal content to enhance brand storytelling and culture within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Partners with the Comms Manager in the development and implementation of U.S. communication plans while helping to influence overall brand communication initiatives and leading execution of integrated communications calendar for U.S.-focused client groups for internal audiences (HQ, corporate, franchisees, restaurant leaders, and general managers)
Serves as partner for communication projects and programs – guided by established U.S. communications priorities – including planning, content development and distribution via internal platforms (like the intranet, emails and more)
Manage the weekly Running the Business newsletter for U.S. restaurants, franchisees, home offices and above restaurant leaders
Responsible for U.S. brand calls/livestreams to inform, inspire and engage with the system while ensuring business priorities and results are clearly communicated
Work closely with Comms Lead to bring U.S. Franchise Strategy to life across all internal platforms and big franchise moments/meetings
Be available outside of standard business hours to lead communications in urgent/crisis situations
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree or higher in a Communications-related field
At least 7 years of experience in communications or journalism
Able to quickly and decisively take action in fast-changing, unpredictable situations
Experienced at building relationships and managing clients and partners at all levels of the organizations (including Executives)
Strong project management and communication skills to direct and align key stakeholders in the content development and production process
Skilled at measuring the audience/user experience to drive engagement and insights-driven decision making around communications effectiveness
Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, intellectually curious
Excellent writing and editing skills
Proficient script writing and video editing skills
Familiar with intranets, web-based content management, Microsoft Systems (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, etc.) and Adobe Creative suite
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name
Company
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is an American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in Tex-Mex meals. It is a sub-organization of Yum! Brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.7MKey Investors
Norwest Mezzanine Partners
2022-06-01Series A
2006-11-29Debt Financing· $13.7M
Leadership Team
Sean Tresvant
Chief Executive Officer, Taco Bell | Chief Consumer Officer, Yum! Brands
Meghan Farren
President, North America
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