Associate Director, Corporate Media & External Engagement

The Kraft Heinz Company • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Corporate Media & External Engagement is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and advancing KraftHeinz’s corporate reputation through the media and strategic external engagements. The role drives proactive and reactive storytelling, protects and enhances our corporate reputation, and elevates executive visibility in alignment with business priorities. This individual is an externally oriented communicator with strong executive presence, sharp storytelling instincts, and the ability to operate with speed, ownership, and influence in a complex, fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly assess complex situations and make sound decisions
• Strong instinct for what is – and isn’t – a story, with a clear understanding of reputational risk vs. opportunity
• Balances short-term media needs with long-term brand and corporate narrative
• Confident, credible advisor to senior leaders; able to challenge constructively and influence decisions
• Naturally curious with a sharp editorial mindset
• Ability to distill complex business strategies into clear, compelling narratives
• Deep understanding of how media ecosystems operate today (traditional + digital + social)
• Strong understanding of how earned media influences the information large language models learn from and surface in responses

Responsibilities

• Own and advance the corporate media strategy, aligning closely with enterprise priorities
• Identify whitespace opportunities to position Kraft Heinz in broader culture and business conversations (e.g. affordability, innovation, consumer behavior)
• Identify and drive high-impact storytelling opportunities about our business, purpose and people
• Translate internal strategies, data and initiatives into clear, differentiated storylines that resonate externally
• Lead executive engagements end-to-end, including media interviews and speaking opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business and trade media
• Collaborate across marketing, investor relations, legal, HR and brand teams to align messaging and maximize impact
• Act as a strategic adviser to internal stakeholders, ensuring communications support business outcomes
• Drive best practices in media relations, measurement, and communications tools (including data and AI)
• Manage external PR agencies, setting clear strategy, expectations, and performance metrics
• Define and track success metrics tied to business and reputational outcomes (not just volume of coverage)
• Ensure that all communications and activity reflect the Company’s core values and advance Kraft Heinz’s business strategy

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed