Sr. Manager, External Communications

We are is seeking a strategic communications leader to oversee the External Communications team and deliver best-in-class strategies to promote, protect and elevate brand.

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As Senior Manager of External Communications, you’ll shape the voice. You and your team will craft dynamic, high-impact content that inspires, educates and engages external audiences including the media, industry organizations, potential Franchisees, potential employees and other stakeholders in the U.S. and globally. You’ll lead an award-winning team of passionate communicators who thrive on delivering results and making headlines. This is your chance to amplify an iconic brand and help write the next chapter in our 100-year histor

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  Lead the development and execution of an external communications strategy that supports all banners and bra
• nds Drive brand visibility, strengthen reputation, and influence consumer behavior through innovative earned media strategies that generate measurable impa
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  Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering strategic counsel and communications that align with organizational priorities and amplify our external voi
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  Collaborate across functions to uncover compelling narratives, proactively identifying storytelling opportunities tied to key initiatives such as fresh food, private brands, proprietary beverag
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  Safeguard the brand by leading proactive and responsive crisis communications strategies that mitigate reputational ri
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  Elevate and drive reappraisal of the brand through thought leadership strategies, establishing executives as thought leaders in their respective fields through speaking engagement opportunities and media intervie
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  Build and execute proactive awards strategies promoting both the brand and the exceptional talent behind the bra
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  Guide best-in-class external communications channel management of the newswire, company website and mo
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  Partner with global teams to deliver cohesive media relations strategies, ensuring alignment across international marke
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  Lead with a data-driven and outcomes-focused mindset to maximize effectiveness and output of team against corporate prioriti

• ls:10+ years of corporate communications experie
• nce Proven leadership experience with an ability to manage an internal team as well as external agencies and contract ors Strategic understanding of current and emerging communication needs, channel management, planning and utilization in corporate environm
• ent Strong, clear and concise communication and writing ski
• lls Ability to work under tight deadli
• nes Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization ski
• lls Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applicati
• ons Previous QSR, Retail or Franchisee experience a p