Associate Director, Corporate Communications (Accelerator)

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University learning & development

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks an Associate Director, Corporate Communications, Accelerator Division. The role builds external visibility for the division and drives engagement with customers and policymakers.

Responsibilities include sustainability, customer and policy communications, issues management, and collaboration with Mars Snacking regions and corporate public affairs leads for NA and EU. Strong leadership and media relations experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field is required (MS/MBA a plus).
• 8-10 years in corporate affairs or communications.
• Experience advising and coaching senior leaders.
• Strong external orientation including media and policy maker interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability, customer and policy communications for Accelerator division.
• Contextualize Accelerator within Mars Snacking to support reputation and operating freedom.
• Coordinate with regional Corporate Affairs teams and North America/EU leads.
• Manage external visibility, media relations, and strategic thought leadership.
• Support issues management and protect brand reputation across units.
• Ensure internal alignment of external visibility and thought leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Leadership

Media relations

Public policy awareness

Excellent communication

AI in corporate communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism

MS/MBA is a plus

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks an Associate Director, Corporate Communications, Accelerator Division. The role builds external visibility for the division and drives engagement with customers and policymakers.

Responsibilities include sustainability, customer and policy communications, issues management, and collaboration with Mars Snacking regions and corporate public affairs leads for NA and EU. Strong leadership and media relations experience are essential.