Senior Brand Communications Leader — Social Strategy & Influence

Mark Anthony Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group, Chicago-based drinks company, seeks a Senior Manager of Brand Communications to oversee inbound and outbound communications for multiple brands, including White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. You will drive social and influencer strategies, manage consumer care, and lead earned media with thought leadership.

This role requires strategic ownership and collaboration across stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in brand communications, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant Communications experience.
• Experience in Alc/Bev or CPG preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-moving, explosive-growth global brand.

Responsibilities

• Own inbound and outbound communications across assigned brands, including organic social, influencer, community management, consumer care, and earned media.
• Develop and execute social and communications strategies that align to broader brand and business priorities.
• Drive start-to-finish accountability for communications initiatives—from strategy and briefing through execution, optimization, and performance reporting.
• Lead influencer strategy and activation, partnering with agencies and internal teams (without direct contract management).
• Oversee community management and consumer care standards, ensuring timely, on-brand responses and clear reporting.
• Guide earned media and thought-leadership efforts in partnership with PR and communications stakeholders.
• Manage agency and partner relationships, including briefing, feedback, performance oversight, and budget stewardship.
• Track performance across social, influencer, and earned media, using insights to optimize engagement and growth.
• Support brand act planning and execution, ensuring communications are fully integrated and activated with excellence.
• Manage and develop two direct reports, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Mark Anthony Group, Chicago-based drinks company, seeks a Senior Manager of Brand Communications to oversee inbound and outbound communications for multiple brands, including White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. You will drive social and influencer strategies, manage consumer care, and lead earned media with thought leadership.

This role requires strategic ownership and collaboration across stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in brand communications, a Bachelor’s degree, and experience