Field Communications Specialist

About International Dairy Queen, Inc.International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses, and services a system of more than 7,800 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. For more information, visit

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

The Field Communications Specialist develops, distributes, and measures the impact of clear, timely communications for distribution centers, suppliers, franchisees, and attendees of key company events. Helps to ensure critical operational information reaches business partners accurately, consistently, and at the right time.

In partnership with the Field Communications Manager and cross-functional subject-matter experts, this position continually improves communication planning, processes, execution, measurement, and technology to increase effectiveness, operational efficiency, and productivity.

The ideal candidate is a strong business writer and editor who can translate complex information into concise, engaging, and actionable communications. This individual is a proactive, highly organized self-starter who demonstrates sound judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Partner with cross-functional subject-matter experts to draft, edit, and distribute daily and weekly communications for distribution centers, suppliers, and franchisees, ensuring alignment with company priorities, strategic goals, and brand standards.
• Lead the weekly deployment of the Distribution Center eNews. Manage content development, review, approvals, and distribution.
• Support the development of themes, content, and communications for the biennial DQ Supply Chain Summit and other special events as assigned.
• Draft and distribute accurate, time-sensitive communications regarding product holds and withdrawals to distribution centers and franchisees.
• Develop and distribute quarterly communication analytics reports for internal business partners; use performance insights to recommend and implement improvements that increase communication effectiveness.
• Partner with teams to maintain accurate internal and external distribution lists to support reliable, targeted communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication processes, templates, tools, and technologies, and help implement scalable solutions that support business needs

The US national base salary range for this position is $82,090-$98,508. The base salary range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for positions across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, work location and relevant education or experience

Education &

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• One to three years of experience in a dedicated communications, operational communications or training role.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise, accurate, and timely business communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including…