Director Public Relations & Govt Affairs

Overview

Swire Coca-Cola is a family-owned bottling company and one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in North America, distributing more than 50 beverage brands across 13 states. We are a team of 8,000+ employees delivering refreshment to over 30 million consumers daily. Join a community that values big thinking and teamwork.

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Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

The Director of Public Relations & Government Affairs serves as a regional leader for Swire Coca-Cola, USA, overseeing a multi-state territory to support business operations by enhancing the company s visibility, cultivating and maintaining key relationships, and strengthening government affairs capabilities. The role is the primary media spokesperson and represents the company s interests at local, state, and federal levels, engaging with public and private sector partners.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with exceptional communication skills who can navigate complex political and legislative landscapes and manage crisis and incident response within their region. The director must operate effectively in a highly polarized environment, balancing diverse stakeholders and actions across the political spectrum.

• Build, preserve and improve relationships with key government agencies and officials, industry associations and NGOs, community opinion leaders, and other relevant constituencies to shape perceptions of Swire Coca-Cola.
• Develop ongoing relationships with key elected officials, including identifying up-and-coming leaders.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profits and other community organizations, including activating events.
• Network with industry, customer and other relevant peers for information gathering and relationship building.
• Provide strategic counsel to industry campaigns, lobbyists and consultants on the company s positions on outside threats, including tax and regulatory threats, labeling legislation, and other legislative, regulatory and public policy challenges.
• Participate in training and business team meetings to align with operational objectives and provide PR and government relations perspective.
• Recommend, activate, maintain a budget, and report on memberships, contributions and other community participation by the company.
• Monitor relevant media outlets, plan proactive and reactive communication strategies, and serve as spokesperson when needed.
• Provide crisis and incident management support to all parts of the business.
• Be accountable for ongoing public relations and community relations activities in assigned geography.

• Bachelor s degree in political science, public relations, communications or similar required.
• 6+ years  experience in government relations, public affairs, public relations, and/or on staff with an elected official required.
• Significant political campaign experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the political landscape in the assigned geography.
• Experience building relationships with key business and public sector stakeholders.
• Crisis management experience from start to finish.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

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Base pay range is $152,264 to $199,846 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Swire Coca-Cola offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates and their families, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, FSAs, HSA, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, EAP, Telehealth, and 401(k) with Company Match, plus Tuition Reimbursement. Paid time off includes: 120 hours Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, Floating Holidays, Paid Volunteer Leave, and parental/maternity leave options (eligibility applies).

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We participate in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.