Manager, Corporate Communications – Public Affairs, Thought Leadership & Global Impact

Pivot Bio•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$116,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Around the world, agriculture is undergoing a profound transformation to meet the challenges of climate change, global food security, and sustainable growth. Pivot Bio is at the forefront of this transition. Recognized by TIME (Best Inventions), Fast Company (Most Innovative Companies, World Changing Ideas), Fortune (Impact 20), MIT Technology Review (Climate Tech to Watch), and CNBC (Disruptor 50), Pivot Bio develops breakthrough crop nutrition technology that helps farmers produce more with less environmental impact. The Manager of Corporate Communications - Public Affairs, Thought Leadership and Global Impact, will play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s reputation, communications, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement. This position is responsible for developing and executing communications strategies that highlight our purpose and impact while managing key areas such policy communications, sustainability strategy support, global impact and thought leadership programs, media relations and digital communications. The ideal candidate brings a blend of communications expertise, media relations, global impact acumen, and policy awareness/experience, with strong skills in storytelling, program management, and cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in agriculture is a plus!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, or related field.
8+ years of experience in corporate communications, ESG/sustainability, public affairs, or related roles.
Demonstrated knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and climate/inset markets.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience tailoring messages for diverse audiences.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality outputs on tight timelines.
Comfort navigating public policy issues, grant applications, and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in agriculture is a plus!

Responsibilities

Support the company’s communications strategy with messaging that amplifies brand reputation and global impact.
Draft, edit, and distribute executive communications, media materials, reports, and digital content with a specific focus on policy, sustainability and impact.
Partner with internal teams to align messaging across stakeholders including employees, customers, policymakers, investors, and NGOs.
Manages the development, implementation, and coordination of internal and external public relations strategies, with the goal of establishing and maintaining a favorable image of the company with investors, potential customers, employees and the public.
Lead the preparation of annual sustainability/ESG reports, ensuring alignment with leading frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD). This includes investor relations on sustainability reporting requirements.
Track and communicate progress against corporate sustainability and impact goals.
Develop content and materials that demonstrate transparency and credibility in reporting.
Maintain a strong understanding of climate solutions relevant to agriculture and corporate sustainability.
Partner with operations, manufacturing and science teams to translate complex market and technical concepts into clear, compelling communications for internal and external audiences.
Provide guidance on market trends and integration into communications, grants, and partnerships.
Collaborate with the Government Affairs team on strategic communications that support public policy priorities and advocacy efforts.
Research, draft, and support proposals for grants and funding opportunities that align with company objectives.
Build relationships with key policy, NGO, and industry stakeholders to advance thought leadership and influence.
Assist in outreach and communications that strengthen community partnerships.
Support local initiatives and activities that highlight the company’s brand and values.
Serve as a bridge between communications, sustainability, science, and government affairs teams.
Ensure consistent messaging and alignment across corporate reputation, impact, policy, and partnership initiatives.
Consults with marketing, sales, advertising, and HR in order to project the corporate message to both external and internal mediums.
Interfaces with public relations agency and acts as the corporate spokesperson to the media, analysts and the general public at large.