Global External Communications & Content Lead

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago, IL is seeking a strategic Manager, External Communications & Content Creation to protect and enhance Mars' reputation by shaping compelling content and proactive storytelling across priority channels.

You will lead content creation for external platforms, collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, and drive media relations, executive communications, and digital storytelling to broaden Mars Snacking's visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in external communications, public relations, corporate communications, journalism, content strategy, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing multimedia content for both corporate and consumer-facing audiences.
• Experience with a matrixed, global organization preferred.
• Food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), public affairs, or consumer brand experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting executive communications and reputation management initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of external communications strategies aligned with Mars Snacking business objectives and Corporate Affairs priorities
• Manage the press office process for media inquiries including after-hours monitoring
• Identify opportunities to elevate Mars Snacking's reputation through proactive storytelling, executive visibility, and industry engagement
• Collaborate across global, regional, and market teams to ensure consistency of messaging and alignment with Mars Snacking messaging and policies, as well as broader Mars communications strategies
• Leverage knowledge of social media trends and identify white space opportunities for Mars and brands to engage
• Serve as the global system owner and strategic lead for our media measurement and monitoring platform; champion standardized KPI frameworks for the direct team while partnering with regional markets to drive tool adoption, share best practices, and maximize global utilization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or related field

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago, IL is seeking a strategic Manager, External Communications & Content Creation to protect and enhance Mars' reputation by shaping compelling content and proactive storytelling across priority channels.

You will lead content creation for external platforms, collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, and drive media relations, executive communications, and digital storytelling to broaden Mars Snacking's visibility.