Director, Strategic Communications & Reputation (France)

The Coca-Cola Company; Paris; On-site; EUR 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in France seeks a PACS Director to shape and lead strategic communications, aligning sustainability, brand storytelling, and corporate reputation with business priorities across France. You will influence public debate, manage priority issues, and act as a senior spokesperson when required.

Based in Issy Les Moulineaux, you will partner with marketing, sustainability, and public affairs teams, and lead cross-country initiatives within the FBN cluster to protect and enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, or reputation management.
• Experience leading multi country or cluster communications strategies across diverse markets and cultures.
• Deep expertise in corporate reputation, media relations, issues and crisis management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; local language fluency in French required.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a strategic communications agenda in France, sharing best practices and inspiration for the rest of the FBN cluster.
• Anticipate emerging reputational, societal, and regulatory issues across the assigned countries, providing early insight, risk assessment, and strategic counsel to senior leaders.
• Shape and oversee media and influence strategies in France and for the FBN cluster, strengthening credibility with top tier media, NGOs, industry bodies, and opinion leaders.
• Partner with marketing, sustainability, and public affairs leaders to deliver integrated 360° storytelling across brand, corporate, and purpose led communications for the market.
• Bring to life sustainability and social impact commitments through authentic, evidence based communications that matter to consumers and communities locally.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Influence strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in France seeks a PACS Director to shape and lead strategic communications, aligning sustainability, brand storytelling, and corporate reputation with business priorities across France. You will influence public debate, manage priority issues, and act as a senior spokesperson when required.

Based in Issy Les Moulineaux, you will partner with marketing, sustainability, and public affairs teams, and lead cross-country initiatives within the FBN cluster to protect and enhance