PR & Communications Manager

PR & Communications Manager

Join Panda Restaurant Group as a PR & Communications Manager. The Manager implements communications strategies, manages agency relationships, and leads a small team to elevate brand reputation.

• Campaign and Brand PR:
  Spearhead the development and implementation of Panda's PR strategies through multi‑channel national campaigns designed to boost sales and strengthen brand reputation. Vet, evaluate, and recommend earned brand and influencer partnerships to drive campaign success and support evergreen initiatives.
• Always‑On PR:
  Develop and execute proactive, always‑on/evergreen PR programming aimed at elevating Panda's brand reputation and sustainably generating consumer demand.
• Executive Communications:
  Craft and drive comprehensive executive communications strategies, including preparing executives for speaking and media opportunities.
• Crisis Communications:
  Provide support for proactive corporate communications initiatives that build reputation, while also playing a key role in reactive, rapid‑response crisis management and preparedness.
• Community Relations:
  Cultivate best‑in‑class brand reputation by amplifying news of Panda's community care and corporate giving, including the identification of compelling storytelling opportunities and the creation of the overarching earned media strategy.
• People Development:
  Manage a team of PR & Communications associates, developing and coaching them to maximize their performance. Work with PR and Comms leadership on recruiting and retaining associates.

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On‑site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full‑time associates

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public/Government Relations
• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, and/or influencer marketing representing an organization in the community, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment, with increasing management/project management experience.
• Internal communications experience preferred but not mandatory
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, completion of annual store training.

Pay Range: $112,500 – $158,000 per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you need accommodations for the application or interview process, please reach out to