Director Public Relations & Govt Affairs

Overview

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states.

Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Health Savings Accounts with company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about.

Note:

Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

Job Level: 8

The Director of Public Relations & Government Affairs serves as a regional leader for Swire Coca-Cola, USA, overseeing a multi-state territory to support business operations by enhancing the company's visibility, cultivating and maintaining key relationships, and strengthening government affairs capabilities. As a critical member of the Public Relations and Government Affairs team, this role reports to the Senior Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs and is the primary media spokesperson and represents the company's interests at local, state, and federal levels, engaging with both public and private sector partners.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with exceptional communication skills, capable of navigating complex political and legislative landscapes and managing crisis and incident response within their region. The director must effectively operate in a highly polarized environment, balancing diverse stakeholders and actions across the political spectrum.

• Build, preserve and improve relationships with key government agencies and officials, industry associations and NGOs, main community opinion and thought leaders, as well as with other relevant constituencies to be able to shape their perceptions of Swire Coca-Cola.
• Develop ongoing relationships with key elected officials, including identifying up-and-coming leaders.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profits and other community organizations, which includes activating events.
• Network with industry, customer and other relevant peers for information gathering and relationship building.
• Provide strategic counsel to industry campaigns, lobbyists and consultants on company's positions on outside threats, including tax and regulatory threats, derogatory labeling legislation, and other legislative, regulatory and public policy challenges.
• Participate in training and business team meetings to align with operational objectives and provide public relations and government relations perspective.
• Recommend, activate, maintain a budget, and report on suggested memberships, contributions and other community participation by the company.
• Monitor relevant media outlets, plan proactive and reactive communication strategies, and serve as spokesperson when needed.
• Provide crisis and incident management support to all parts of the business.
• Be accountable for ongoing public relations and community relations activities in assigned geography.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public relations, communications or similar required.
• 6+ years' experience working in…