Global External Communications Lead

McCormick & Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility and support for diverse Lf

401(k) and health benefits

Total rewards program

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a skilled External Corporate Communications professional in the United States to drive and execute communications programs that bolster the company’s reputation and executive visibility across global markets.

The role emphasizes exceptional writing, media relations, and thought leadership, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align messaging with corporate priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, strategic communications, or business.
• 4–5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Experience supporting media relations programs and working with journalists.
• Experience developing executive communications and thought leadership content.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of proactive media relations strategies that advance the company’s brand, reputation, and business objectives.
• Develop and edit press releases, media pitches, fact sheets, messaging documents, Q&A materials, and other external communications content.
• Manage incoming media inquiries and coordinate timely, well-aligned responses with internal stakeholders and external communications leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, industry influencers, and media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage, identify emerging trends and potential risks, and provide recommendations to communications leadership.
• Manage media preparation activities, including development of briefing materials and coordination of spokesperson coaching.
• Develop compelling executive communications materials, including talking points, keynote remarks, and social media content.
• Identify opportunities to elevate executive visibility and thought leadership across industry, business, and trade media.
• Ensure executive messaging aligns with corporate priorities, company values, business strategy, and approved communications objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to develop impactful, audience‑relevant narratives.
• Manage the end‑to‑end process for executive speaking opportunities, including evaluating requests, developing content, coordinating logistics, and supporting event preparation.
• Develop and refine presentations, speeches, panel discussion talking points, and audience‑specific messaging.
• Partner with event organizers, industry associations, and internal stakeholders to maximize external visibility opportunities.
• Track and measure engagement outcomes and provide recommendations for future opportunities.
• Partner closely with Investor Relations, Marketing, HR, brands, and internal/function communications teams to ensure consistent messaging across audiences.
• Align corporate narrative with brand storytelling to reflect a cohesive company story.
• Manage agency partners and external vendors as needed, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with approved objectives.
• Maintain and improve communications calendars, project plans, and reporting mechanisms.
• Track communications metrics and provide insights on performance and impact.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

Strong writing

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Project management

Relationship building

Agility/adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Media monitoring platforms

Job description

McCormick & Company is seeking a skilled External Corporate Communications professional in the United States to drive and execute communications programs that bolster the company’s reputation and executive visibility across global markets.

The role emphasizes exceptional writing, media relations, and thought leadership, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align messaging with corporate priorities.