External Communications and Mission Manager; Chicago

External Communications and Mission Manager (Chicago)

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squee

Z®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives. #IWork For All For Good

As the Manager of External Communications and Mission, you will bring voice and action to Bel’s Purpose
* Full Snacking mission and bring our global purpose of "for all, for good" to life. In this high-impact, high-action role, you will be shaping the narrative of Bel as a trusted leader in nutrition, sustainability, innovation, and social impact. This involves working closely with the Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer to grow and activate a dynamic network of influential partners—institutional, industry, media, and government stakeholders—to amplify our mission, while creating compelling, purpose-driven content that energizes our audiences and elevates Bel’s reputation.

Guided by our values of care, dare, and commit, Bel’s purpose centers on delivering nourishment, joy, and a better future through sustainable innovation and a pioneering business model. Our deep-rooted commitment to regenerative agriculture, the circular economy, and community support positions us as a change maker in the food system. Every portion we create is a promise to nourish people, inspire joy, and contribute to a more equitable, sustainable food future.

In this role, you’ll champion Bel not just as a purpose food leader, but also as a purpose employer. By crafting and sharing stories that highlight both external impact and internal culture, you will help solidify Bel as a great place to work and a trusted partner in transforming snacking into a meaningful act of good.

Reporting to the Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer, and at the heart of Bel’s Impact, Trust and Ethics team, you will sit at the intersection of storytelling and events action, driving forward a mission that matters—not just for our consumers but for employees, farmers, their communities and the planet. If you want to use your communications, project and stakeholder management expertise to make an impact, this is your chance to lead with purpose.

• Communication Planning:
  • Develops and implements plans to raise awareness, build reputation and drive impact.
  • Monitors trends and public sentiment, adapting communication plans as needed.
  • Connects corporate and brand PR activations collaborating with the Marketing teams.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of successful initiatives.
  • Provide support for government affairs planning and advocacy efforts, ensuring clarity and consistency addressing public policy and stakeholder engagement.
• Public Affairs and Events Management:
  • Develops content and drives the execution of public relations activities and events that drive visibility for Bel’s U.S. Mission-led strategy
  • Organizes, manages and promotes flagship events, e.g. Climate Week NYC, SXSW
  • Secures speaking opportunities at conferences, panels, or industry events.
  • Manages sponsor ships and partnership programs to drive visibility and/or social impact.
  • Positions Bel executives and employees as experts in Purpose
    * Full Snacking.
  • Tracks and delivers on aligned KPIs.
• Media Relations:
  • Builds and manages direct relationships with journalists and media outlets.
  • Drafts and distributes press releases (e.g. events, product launches, partnerships)
  • Develops materials for media briefings and interviews.
  • Handles press logistics, media coverage, and budgets for external-facing events, ensuring flawless execution and meaningful outcomes.
  • Monitors media coverage and adapts communications plans accordingly.
• Content Creation and Storytelling:
  • Writes content for Bel U.S. (e.g. linked-in articles, posts, press releases, media briefings).
• Develops…