Senior Manager, Corporate Communications — Growth & Reputation

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to shape and execute proactive and reactive communications that align with Back to Starbucks priorities. You will translate complex business and financial information into clear narratives and drive media engagement across earned media, digital storytelling, and other channels.

You will partner with Investor Relations, Finance, and business teams to deliver integrated narratives, manage high-visibility moments, and guide senior

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate communications or public relations.
• Exceptional storytelling and writing skills.
• Experience executing proactive/reactive media strategies.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive and reactive communications strategies.
• Translate complex business and financial information into clear narratives.
• Drive day-to-day media engagement and storytelling across channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with business, financial, and trade journalists.
• Develop integrated communications plans using earned media, digital storytelling, and social amplification.
• Guide messaging for senior leaders with guidance from leadership.
• Align messaging across global communications and cross-functional teams.
• Coach agencies and project teams to share best practices.
• Monitor external landscape to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Storytelling

Media relations

Executive communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship management

Digital storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, PR, or related field

Job description

Starbucks is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to shape and execute proactive and reactive communications that align with Back to Starbucks priorities. You will translate complex business and financial information into clear narratives and drive media engagement across earned media, digital storytelling, and other channels.

You will partner with Investor Relations, Finance, and business teams to deliver integrated narratives, manage high-visibility moments, and guide senior