Associate Manager, Communications

Overview

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,500+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world:
Yum! Brands.

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re  fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

As an Associate Manager for Taco Bell US communications team, you will play a key role in U.S. department-specific communications planning and effectiveness as well as collaborating with key leaders and business partners to provide clear, relevant, and engaging content that drives brand storytelling and culture across the organization.

• Partners with the Comms Manager in the development and implementation of U.S. communication plans while helping to influence overall brand communication initiatives and leading execution of integrated communications calendar for U.S.
  
  -focused client groups for internal audiences (HQ, corporate, franchisees, restaurant leaders, and general managers).
• Serves as partner for communication projects and programs – guided by established U.S. communications priorities – including planning, content development and distribution via internal platforms (like the intranet, emails and more).
• Manage the weekly Running the Business newsletter for U.S. restaurants, franchisees, home offices and above restaurant leaders.
• Responsible for U.S. brand calls/live streams to inform, inspire and engage with the system while ensuring business priorities and results are clearly communicated.
• Work closely with Comms Lead to bring U.S. Franchise Strategy to life across all internal platforms and big franchise moments/meetings.
• Be available outside of standard business hours to lead communications in urgent/crisis situations.

• Four-year degree or higher in a Communications-related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in communications or journalism.
• Able to quickly and decisively take action in fast-changing, unpredictable situations
• Experienced at building relationships and managing clients and partners at all levels of the organizations (including Executives)
• Strong project management and communication skills to direct and align key stakeholders in the content development and production process.
• Skilled at measuring the audience/user experience to drive engagement and insights-driven decision making around communications effectiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, intellectually curious
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proficient script writing and video editing skills.
• Familiar with intranets, web-based content management, Microsoft Systems (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, etc.) and Adobe Creative suite.

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical & dental…