Unilever is hiring: Ice Cream US Associate Communication Manager, Ben & Jerry's

Job Title: Associate Communications Manager

Location: South Burlington, VT

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brand equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As an Ice Cream company, we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organization. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.

JOB PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications

1. Partner with and support the Integrated Marketing team to develop communication strategies for our product mission – this can include key messaging, communications hierarchy, and proactive and reactive plans that drive fan love for our products.
2. Partner with and support the Activism and Integrated Marketing teams to develop communications strategies to drive impact on the social movements Ben & Jerry’s supports.
3. Support national company events as necessary in the field working with internal team and agencies to bring Ben & Jerry’s experiential to fans.
4. Build relationships with internal and external audiences including but not limited to media, franchisees, key partners and necessary internal and external contacts.

PR/Earned Media

1. Manage, plan and oversee PR execution of multi-faceted programs primarily focused in the US, including new ice cream and Non-Dairy innovations, dough chunks, and other product launches, marketing campaigns and social mission endeavors.
2. Support integrated marketing activities and social media events by combining traditional PR with content marketing, social media and search activities.
3. Manage press relations including preparation of news releases and feature articles, as well as coordination of interviews with content area experts for online, press, radio, and television coverage.
4. Develop story ideas for new initiatives, new product lines, and general consumer interest stories that support the B&J’s brand.
5. Manage PR Department annual operational budget, incoming invoices, Purchase Orders and expenses.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

1. BA or BS degree in related field.
2. 5+ years of Manager level experience working within a communications and/or public relations field.
3. Ability to build excellent relationships within the media.
4. High level organizational and time management skills.
5. Solid knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).

Pay: The pay range for this position is $83,200 to $124,700. This position is bonus eligible and LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, including health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance, and more.

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

#J-18808-Ljbffr