Corporate Communications Manager

Mars•Louisville, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Champion Petfoods is expanding and seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to join their rapidly growing company. This role is a foundational part of the Corporate Affairs team, supporting both Internal and External Communications Directors. It's a hands-on position focused on executing communication strategies, engaging Associates, and building the corporate reputation. The role involves drafting content for various channels, coordinating projects, assisting with media relations and events, and contributing to the daily success of the Corporate Affairs team. This position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring three days in-person at the Flatirons office in Boulder, Colorado, and reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience in a communications or public relations role, either in-house or at an agency.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with both internal and external communications tactics.
Familiarity with communications tools and platforms (e.g., media monitoring services, social media schedulers, email or intranet platforms).
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong willingness to learn and grow.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and projects.

Nice To Haves

In-house or PR agency industry experience in CPG or manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and publish clear and compelling content for internal channels, including announcements, newsletters, and intranet stories.
Assist in the preparation of materials for all-Associate town halls, leadership meetings, and other internal events.
Support the activation of Mars Signature Programs, such as the Mars Volunteer Program and other community engagement initiatives.
Help coordinate logistics and promote events to Associates.
Help manage the internal communications calendar and assist with channel performance measurement.
Assist in the execution of external communications campaigns by drafting press releases, pitches, and other media materials.
Provide support as needed for brand PR activities for Champion brands ORIJEN™ and ACANA™.
Support media relations by maintaining media lists, tracking coverage, and assisting with the creation of monitoring reports.
Provide tactical support for PR agency partners, helping to coordinate requests and manage project timelines.
Execute the content strategy for corporate social media channels, including drafting and posting content for LinkedIn.
Assist in coordinating the logistics of product donations and support relationships with local community partners.
Provide project management support to the Corporate Affairs Directors, helping to coordinate with regional and market contacts and track deliverables.
Help maintain the library of foundational communications assets, including messaging, photos, and reactive statements.
Help create and manage a Champion Corporate Affairs Portal for Champion Associates.
Work with global Pet Nutrition Corporate Affairs team members to ensure Champion internal and external activities are reflected in the global Petcare communications calendar.
Act as a collaborative and proactive partner to the entire Corporate Affairs team, assisting with administrative and project-based needs as they arise.