Meijer
Sr Manager Communications
Meijer, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
The External Communications Senior Manager role is highly visible and responsible for leading the external communications function for Meijer. This role is critical to the company’s success as it helps the business connect with external stakeholders in ways that drive sales, increase brand loyalty, and support the company’s strategic priorities. The position reports to the Vice President, Communications & Community Engagement and is part of the company’s Communications & Community Engagement department.
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What You'll be Doing:
Develop and manage external communications strategies that help the company achieve key priorities and objectives across its full six-state footprint
Ensure our external communications strategies, communications, and content meet the company’squality standards
Lead our reputation measurementand optimization program, including reputation measurement with a third-party
Provide communications counsel to the Vice President, Communications & Community Engagement and the Senior Leadership team
Lead the company’s external communications channel strategy
Serve as a primary media spokesperson for the company and help train others to serve as spokespeople for specific situations
Regularly bring forward recommendations to improve the External Communications function
Play a lead role in issues and crisis management, helping to manage sensitive issues across the business
Lead a culture where data and measurement informs and guides work
Ensure direct reports (2) and agency partners are providing thoughtful counsel and producing high-quality work
Help direct reports grow and develop their skills
Play a leadership role in external events including grand openings, press conferences, speaking engagements, andcommunications for the Meijer LPGA Classic for
Simply Give
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields.
Minimum 12 years communications experience in a corporate or agency setting
Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to identify news opportunities, link strategies to external communication campaigns, deliver results and adjust plans as appropriate
Exceptional intrapersonal skills and the ability to provide counsel to team members at all levels, including senior leadership
Proven ability to build trust and respect among internal partners
Strong storytelling skills
Clear understanding of how to engage external stakeholders in both traditional and modern ways
Experience building relationships with, and managing print, broadcast, and online editorial news media
Experience with crisis and issues management
Extremely strong writing capabilities
Strong, collaboration and organizational skills
Enthusiasm and a calm demeanor suited for working in a fast-paced environment
We opened our doors more than 85 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 240 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application,
please
click
here
to submit your request
. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.
Meijer Rewards
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
The External Communications Senior Manager role is highly visible and responsible for leading the external communications function for Meijer. This role is critical to the company’s success as it helps the business connect with external stakeholders in ways that drive sales, increase brand loyalty, and support the company’s strategic priorities. The position reports to the Vice President, Communications & Community Engagement and is part of the company’s Communications & Community Engagement department.
.
What You'll be Doing:
Develop and manage external communications strategies that help the company achieve key priorities and objectives across its full six-state footprint
Ensure our external communications strategies, communications, and content meet the company’squality standards
Lead our reputation measurementand optimization program, including reputation measurement with a third-party
Provide communications counsel to the Vice President, Communications & Community Engagement and the Senior Leadership team
Lead the company’s external communications channel strategy
Serve as a primary media spokesperson for the company and help train others to serve as spokespeople for specific situations
Regularly bring forward recommendations to improve the External Communications function
Play a lead role in issues and crisis management, helping to manage sensitive issues across the business
Lead a culture where data and measurement informs and guides work
Ensure direct reports (2) and agency partners are providing thoughtful counsel and producing high-quality work
Help direct reports grow and develop their skills
Play a leadership role in external events including grand openings, press conferences, speaking engagements, andcommunications for the Meijer LPGA Classic for
Simply Give
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields.
Minimum 12 years communications experience in a corporate or agency setting
Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to identify news opportunities, link strategies to external communication campaigns, deliver results and adjust plans as appropriate
Exceptional intrapersonal skills and the ability to provide counsel to team members at all levels, including senior leadership
Proven ability to build trust and respect among internal partners
Strong storytelling skills
Clear understanding of how to engage external stakeholders in both traditional and modern ways
Experience building relationships with, and managing print, broadcast, and online editorial news media
Experience with crisis and issues management
Extremely strong writing capabilities
Strong, collaboration and organizational skills
Enthusiasm and a calm demeanor suited for working in a fast-paced environment
We opened our doors more than 85 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 240 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application,
please
click
here
to submit your request
. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.