Beyond Meat
PR & Communication Manager
Beyond Meat, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
COMPANY DESCRIPTIONAt Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes theylove while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond.The PR & Communications Manager is a full-time position based at HQ in El Segundo, reporting to the Senior Director, Communications & PR.This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s leading plant-based meat companies that’s revolutionizing the food system. This fast-paced role will play an active part in supporting Beyond Meat’s day-to-day global communications efforts, including corporate communications and consumer PR. Responsibilities will include developing, leading and executing strategic PR plans, extensive drafting of messaging and media materials, and both proactive and reactive media relations.The PR & Communications Manager will be required to have exceptional writing skills, strong national media contacts in the food and lifestyle space, and a keen attention to detail. To succeed in the role, you need to be a proactive self-starter who can simultaneously manage multiple deliverables and deadlines and be willing to flex beyond your level to take on new roles and responsibilities. This role will work closely with our influencer manager and social team to create integrated support plans and programs.TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft all press materials including messaging, press releases, briefing sheets, blog posts, e-blasts, etc.Drive consumer PR planning, strategy and executionMaintain and grow relationships with key food and lifestyle media including media outreach, pitching and engagementCoordinate and staff onsite media visitsOversee the PR agency and lead all agency callsCreate recap slides and reportsManage the PR calendar and communicate real time updates to holistic team membersWork closely with the influencer, socialand digital teams to amplify key moments and content across earned & owned channelsCollaborate with the broader marketing team on key campaigns and brand momentsQUALIFICATIONS: Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR or relevant field6-8 years of experience in the PR or communications field, ideally at a PR agency or in-houseStrong written and verbal communication skills are criticalExisting network of top tier food and lifestyle media relationshipsAble to work collaboratively and independently, multitask and manage a varied, high-volume workload within a fast-paced environmentProfessional maturity and ease with all levels of company managementGenuine interest in the food industry and a passion for creating a more nutritious, sustainable, and humane food systemExperience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)WORK ENVIRONMENT
Expected to be in the office five (5) days per week at our El Segundo, CA HQ$95,000 - $105,000 a yearThe starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $95,000 and $105,000.The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferableskills, work experience, business needs and market demands.The base pay range is subjectto change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
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Draft all press materials including messaging, press releases, briefing sheets, blog posts, e-blasts, etc.Drive consumer PR planning, strategy and executionMaintain and grow relationships with key food and lifestyle media including media outreach, pitching and engagementCoordinate and staff onsite media visitsOversee the PR agency and lead all agency callsCreate recap slides and reportsManage the PR calendar and communicate real time updates to holistic team membersWork closely with the influencer, socialand digital teams to amplify key moments and content across earned & owned channelsCollaborate with the broader marketing team on key campaigns and brand momentsQUALIFICATIONS: Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR or relevant field6-8 years of experience in the PR or communications field, ideally at a PR agency or in-houseStrong written and verbal communication skills are criticalExisting network of top tier food and lifestyle media relationshipsAble to work collaboratively and independently, multitask and manage a varied, high-volume workload within a fast-paced environmentProfessional maturity and ease with all levels of company managementGenuine interest in the food industry and a passion for creating a more nutritious, sustainable, and humane food systemExperience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)WORK ENVIRONMENT
Expected to be in the office five (5) days per week at our El Segundo, CA HQ$95,000 - $105,000 a yearThe starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $95,000 and $105,000.The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferableskills, work experience, business needs and market demands.The base pay range is subjectto change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
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