Head of Corporate Communications & Reputation

Danone; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Danone North America is seeking a strategic and creative Director, Corporate Communications & Reputation to shape our story across media, executive platforms, industry conversations, and digital channels.

You will lead corporate storytelling and reputation-building efforts, partnering with senior leaders to identify compelling narratives, elevate executive thought leadership, and align our purpose with business priorities in a rapidly evolving communications landscape.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in corporate communications, reputation management, public affairs, or a related field.
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications and thought leadership strategies.
• Strong media relations experience with proven earned media success.
• Experience advising senior executives and supporting executive visibility initiatives.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and strategic communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate storytelling and reputation-building efforts to strengthen visibility and credibility.
• Partner with senior leaders across the business to identify compelling stories and elevate executive thought leadership.
• Connect Danone's purpose and business priorities to conversations shaping food, nutrition, health, and sustainability.
• Drive communications programs across media, executive platforms, and emerging digital channels.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive visibility

Writing & storytelling

Media relations

Agency management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI & digital trends

Job description

Danone North America is seeking a strategic and creative Director, Corporate Communications & Reputation to shape our story across media, executive platforms, industry conversations, and digital channels.

You will lead corporate storytelling and reputation-building efforts, partnering with senior leaders to identify compelling narratives, elevate executive thought leadership, and align our purpose with business priorities in a rapidly evolving communications landscape.