Head of Corporate Brand & Communications

INSTITUTIONAL FOODS PACKING CO; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

401(k)

Job summary

Finlays Solutions in Glenview, IL, seeks a Director of Corporate Brand & Communications to shape and protect the enterprise narrative. This senior role reports to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and leads corporate brand strategy, internal and external communications, media relations, and reputation management.

Collaborate with Marketing, HR, Government Relations, and business leadership to align the corporate brand with customer and product brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, brand, or PR.
• Experience leading corporate brand and enterprise communications programs.
• Experience with C-suite executives and senior leaders.
• Experience managing complex communications issues and multiple audiences.
• Experience leading teams and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evolution of the enterprise brand strategy, positioning, and identity.
• Collaborate with leadership to articulate the enterprise narrative and key messages.
• Establish brand standards, governance, and guidelines across locations and stakeholders.
• Oversee corporate communications for internal and external audiences, including leadership messaging.
• Develop executive communications to strengthen visibility and credibility with customers, suppliers, trade, and employees.
• Lead or oversee media relations strategies and proactive media engagement.
• Partner with HR and culture teams to align strategy and values across the organization.
• Coordinate with Legal, Operations, Government Relations, and executive leadership on significant issues.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

Reputation management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Finlays Solutions in Glenview, IL, seeks a Director of Corporate Brand & Communications to shape and protect the enterprise narrative. This senior role reports to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and leads corporate brand strategy, internal and external communications, media relations, and reputation management.

Collaborate with Marketing, HR, Government Relations, and business leadership to align the corporate brand with customer and product brands.