Director, Communications - Agile

The Coca-Cola Company; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking an experienced Director, Communications - Agile in Istanbul. This role focuses on integrating Agile principles to innovate communication strategies that resonate globally. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in communications, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of sustainability. Join us to drive transformative business impacts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in public relations, communications, or related fields.
• Proven track record of developing and executing communication strategies.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and public policy.

Responsibilities

• Execute and integrate Agile practices in communications projects.
• Lead development and implementation of internal and external communications.
• Partner with teams to develop multimedia strategies.

Skills

Agency Relationships

Business Communications

Community Outreach

Copywriting

Data Analytics

Digital Communications

Digital Content

Executive Communications

Media Relations

Microsoft Office

Photography

Public Policies

Public Relations (PR)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Social Media

Speech Writing

Strategic Communication Planning

Sustainability Communications

User Experience (UX)

Video Editing

Videography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Business, or related discipline

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Location(s): Türkiye

City/Cities: Istanbul

Travel Required: 0% - 25%

Relocation Provided: No

Job Posting End Date: October 7, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Join The Coca-Cola Company, a pathfinder in the beverage industry, as our new Director, Communications - Agile. We are on the lookout for an accomplished communications professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is adept at utilizing Agile methodologies to drive efficiency and innovation in communications strategies. The ideal candidate will be a champion of change, integrating agile principles to craft compelling communications narratives that resonate on a global scale and foster transformative business impacts.

What Youll Do for Us:

• Execute and integrate Agile practices across (internal and external) communications projects, spearheading the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile methodologies within the Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability (PACS) teams.
• Lead the development, creation, and implementation of project-based internal and external communications across the regions ensuring plans are fully synchronized with our OU( Operating Unit) strategies and global narrative.
• Liaison with global communications teams, marketing teams, bottling partners and other functions to ensure consistency of plans and messaging
• Partner with brand, the business, and employee communications teams to develop, pitch and execute multimedia strategies across company channels for key announcements and launches.
• Collaborate with agency partners to develop visuals and graphics for social channels; edit and write social copy and/or website articles to accompany visuals.
• Work closely to build/ upskill capabilities with the company’s bottling partners to align& execute content strategy, calendar and assets that can be leveraged across communication platforms
• Execute the internal communication initiatives designed by global
• Ensure sustainability approval processes are in place for any communication
• Follow up and management of the communication budget and ensuring relevant operational actions are in place
• Develop and oversee the implementation of end-to-end comprehensive communication strategies that effectively align with corporate goals and engage a diverse group of stakeholders and audiences across multiple regions.
• Champion organizational change initiatives, advocating for novel approaches and strategic thinking in communications to challenge the existing paradigms and drive cultural transformation.
• Manage proactively issues and crisis that impact the reputation of the company together with business leaders and bottling partners.
• Leverage data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback to refine communication strategies, ensuring they remain impactful and relevant across different regions.

Role Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Business, or related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferable.
• Preferably 10-12 years of robust experience in public relations, communications, or related fields, with substantial exposure to Agile project management methodologies.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies across diverse geographies in complex, multinational organizations.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and drive results across diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and public policy, particularly issues relevant to the beverage industry, and demonstrated expertise in navigating this landscape effectively.
• Skilled in using technology platforms, including social media tools, to enhance communication reach and impact.
• Exceptional analytical abilities to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable, strategic communication plans.

Skills:

• Agency Relationships
• Business Communications
• Community Outreach
• Copywriting
• Data Analytics
• Digital Communications
• Digital Content
• Executive Communications
• Media Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Photography
• Public Policies
• Public Relations (PR)
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Social Media
• Speech Writing
• Strategic Communication Planning
• Sustainability Communications
• User Experience (UX)
• Video Editing
• Videography

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.