Manager, Enterprise Communications

Denny's; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Denny’s is seeking a seasoned Communications professional to lead strategic business communications, translate complex strategy into clear narratives, and align editorial content with enterprise priorities. You will collaborate across functions to craft executive messages, leadership updates and external storytelling.

Strong writing, judgment and audience awareness are essential for success. The role focuses on strategic briefs, editorial planning and cross-functional partnership within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate/business communications or editorial strategy.
• Strong writing, editing and messaging skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into clear, actionable communications.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise-wide communications of business strategy and priorities.
• Refine messages for departments to align with leadership direction.
• Tailor communications for diverse audiences across the enterprise.
• Develop briefs, objectives, risks and actions for leadership alignment.
• Draft and refine executive messaging and enterprise updates.
• Plan editorial priorities across enterprise communications calendar.
• Support external content and PR communications when needed.
• Collaborate with marketing and other teams to connect stories to brand narrative.
• Guide teams to maintain accuracy, alignment and audience trust.

Skills

Strategic communication

Editing & writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communications

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Job description

Business Strategy Communications

Shapes how Denny’s business strategy, priorities, decisions and performance are communicated across the enterprise. Connects individual departmental updates to the broader direction of the company. Translates complex business information into communications that clearly explain what is happening, why it matters and what comes next. Helps create a consistent enterprise narrative across leadership, departmental and operational communications.

Strategic Editorial Review and Refinement

Reviews and strengthens communications drafted by functional departments. Refines message hierarchy, structure, tone, strategic context, timing and calls to action. Identifies unclear direction, unsupported claims, missing context and potential audience concerns before communications are distributed. Preserves the subject-matter intent while ensuring the final communication meets enterprise standards. Maintains clear accountability: departments own their content and accuracy; this role owns strategic and editorial readiness.

Critical Audience Communications

Tailors communications for Team Members, restaurant managers, above-restaurant leaders, multi-unit managers, franchisees and executive leadership. Determines what each audience needs to know, how much context is required and what action should follow. Ensures messages reflect the business realities and expectations of the audience receiving them. Recommends the appropriate channel, sequencing and timing for priority communications.

Strategic Briefs and Leadership Alignment

Develops communication briefs based on leadership direction and departmental input. Defines the communication objective, audience, key messages, business context, timing, risks and required actions. Surfaces areas requiring leadership alignment before communications move across the enterprise. Helps leaders prepare for likely questions, concerns and operational implications.

Executive Communications

Partners with the Director of Enterprise Communications to support executive messaging. Drafts or refines leadership messages, scripts, presentations, memos, talking points and enterprise updates. Ensures executive communications reflect the leader’s voice while remaining aligned with company strategy. Handles sensitive and time-critical information with sound judgment and discretion.

Enterprise Editorial Planning

Maintains visibility across major enterprise communications and business milestones. Identifies competing messages, unnecessary duplication, content gaps and sequencing risks. Helps establish editorial priorities based on business importance and audience need. Supports a disciplined enterprise communications calendar.

Public Relations Editorial Support

Reviews and strengthens press releases, media pitches, statements and other external content developed by the PR team. Helps ensure internal and external communications are factually consistent and strategically aligned. Develops original external content when required for a communications-owned priority or time-sensitive business need.

Denny’s Made Storytelling

Develops and refines social and editorial content for Denny’s Made, a platform that brings forward the people, stories and experiences shaped by America’s Diner. Ensures storytelling is human, distinctive and connected to Denny’s broader brand narrative. Partners with Communications, Marketing and other functional teams to identify stories with meaningful internal and external relevance.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Builds strong working relationships across departments while maintaining clear editorial standards. Provides direct, constructive guidance that helps functional teams strengthen their communications. Works with leaders and subject-matter experts to resolve unclear, conflicting or incomplete direction. Moves work forward with urgency while protecting accuracy, alignment and audience trust.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Five or more years of experience in corporate communications, business communications, editorial strategy, executive communications or a related discipline. Exceptional writing, editing and message-development skills. Demonstrated ability to translate complex business strategy into clear, actionable communication. Strong business judgment and the ability to understand operational, financial and organizational priorities. Experience supporting senior executives and working across multiple functions. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. Experience in a franchise, restaurant, retail or multi-unit operating environment is preferred. Public relations, media writing or external storytelling experience is preferred.

Leadership Capabilities

Enterprise mindset Strategic and editorial judgment Business acumen Audience discipline Constructive challenge Executive presence Speed and prioritization Cross-functional influence Accuracy and discretion Accountability for outcomes

Salary

The typical pay range for this role is: Minimum:$95,000.00 - Maximum:$130,900.00 Please note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which the position falls. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee as the actual pay will take into account a range of factors, including location and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Denny's Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864-597-8000.

E-Verify

Denny’s Corporation participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

To learn more about what it is like to work at Denny's,

A career at Denny’s is open to everyone with a passion for great food, good service and good times. Whether you want to be a cook, a server or work behind the scenes, America’s diner is always open to take your application. Our many great management opportunities allow individuals with strong leadership quality, good communication and people skills, and with a desire to succeed through hard work a chance at a rewarding career! We employ valuable community members and we offer our neighborhood customers friendly, attentive service. At Denny's, we love to feed people.