Senior Corporate Communications Specialist IV

At doTERRA we encourage all employees to seek out opportunities that will expand their skill set. We strive to help achieve personal career goals by providing opportunities of growth and movement throughout the company.

dōTERRA International, a global leader in essential oils and wellness, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Communications Senior Specialist to join our Communications team at our Pleasant Grove, Utah headquarters. This role is crucial to fostering positive brand perception, maintaining executive and media relations, and effectively managing communication in both every day and crisis scenarios. We may consider shifting this role to a manager-level position for a highly qualified candidate.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Corporate Reputation, the Corporate Communications Senior Specialist will help drive our PR strategy, build and strengthen media relationships, and support dōTERRA's executive communications. This role is responsible for managing agency partnerships, supporting media activities for our executives, overseeing LinkedIn and blog content, and ensuring cohesive communication that aligns with our mission and values. You will also support our agency's efforts in proactively pitching the media on product and company spotlights. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to spotlight dōTERRA's areas of impact across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agency and Partnership Management

• Oversee relationships with external partners, including PR agencies and online reputation management firms.

• Collaborate with agency partners to ensure alignment with dōTERRA's brand objectives and communication strategies.

• Executive and Media Relations

• Work directly with executives, preparing them for media engagements and overseeing our spokesperson program.

• Manage media and spokesperson activities for the C-suite, including preparing and coordinating interviews.

• Media Pitching and Product Promotion

• Support dōTERRA's agency of record with product pitches and leverage personal media contacts to generate coverage for dōTERRA products.

• Crisis Communications

• Assist the Senior Manager of Corporate Relations in crafting and disseminating statements and updates during times of crisis.

• Ensure clear and timely communication between key executives and dōTERRA's distributor network.

• Media Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with industry media, enhancing dōTERRA's brand reputation.

• Collaborate across internal teams-marketing, sales, product development, and philanthropy-to identify and amplify impact stories.

• Executive Communications

• Provide communication support to executive leadership, including drafting statements, speeches, letters, and presentations that reflect dōTERRA's mission and customer focus.

• Corporate PR and Global Coordination

• Lead PR initiatives with government affairs, communications, and marketing teams across dōTERRA's global offices to maintain cohesive brand messaging.

• LinkedIn and Blog Management

• Manage dōTERRA's LinkedIn presence, including both the main company page and select executive LinkedIn profiles, to strengthen engagement and thought leadership.

• Oversee the company blog, coordinating with various departments to draft, edit, and approve content that reflects brand initiatives and values.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of proven experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a similar role, with a strong background in media relations and brand storytelling.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience managing executive media engagement, spokesperson programs, and social media channels.

• Ability to work with minimal oversight and can tackle challenges

• A strategic communicator with a track record of managing agency partnerships and crafting brand-aligned messaging.

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to develop speeches, presentations, blog content, and executive statements.

• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work with minimal oversight, tackle projects head-on, and confidently drive initiatives without needing constant guidance.

• Able to work effectively in high-stress situations and adapt quickly to change.

• A passion for dōTERRA's mission and an understanding of the health and wellness industry is a plus.

doTERRA International, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability.