Sr. Manager, Global Public Relations

Yum! Brands; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Legal Insurance

AD&D Insurance

FSA/HSA

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

4 weeks vacation

Paid sick leave

10 paid holidays

Floating day off

Volunteer time

Job summary

You will join Yum! Brands in Louisville, KY or Plano, TX as the Senior Manager of Global Storytelling and Public Relations, shaping corporate narratives and elevating executive visibility.

You will collaborate across brands and regions, develop high-impact materials, and manage earnings communications with Investor Relations and Legal, requiring 10+ years in global PR and a strong editorial mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, ideally within large, complex, global organizations or agencies supporting large enterprises.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee the execution of complex, high-visibility communications programs across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Strong critical thinking and business acumen, with the ability to assess enterprise-level business objectives, prioritize opportunities, and inform effective communications strategies.

Responsibilities

• Execute global storytelling and public relations strategy, in alignment with corporate goals and enterprise direction, to enhance brand reputation.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage high-level media opportunities, including speaking engagements
• Oversee and develop clear, accurate communications materials, including press releases, briefing materials, statements, talking points, FAQs, speeches, long-form stories for owned channels, social media content, blogs, videos, slides, fact sheets, and other materials.
• Oversee editorial standards, prioritization, and quality for yum.com newsroom content and website copy, ensuring alignment with enterprise storytelling, brand voice, and communications strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and brand teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Manage the development and execution of external communications materials in support of quarterly and annual earnings, in close partnership with Investor Relations, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of financial media coverage to inform executive messaging and positioning.
• Support the Yum! Brands Issues Management Crisis Response Center of Excellence with issue management support, as needed.

Skills

Public relations strategy

Media relations

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Editorial skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Who is Yum! Brands?
Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

Who is Yum! Brands?
Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth. We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

About The Job

The Senior Manager, Global Storytelling and Public Relations is a strategic storyteller who drives and executes global external communications initiatives that bring Yum! Brands’ corporate narrative to life. You are equally comfortable shaping big-picture storytelling ideas as you are developing content that enhances the company’s reputation, elevates executive visibility, and supports key business priorities. You know how to connect the dots across brands, functions, and regions, collaborating closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure stories are cohesive, compelling, and aligned with the company’s global mission. You are a fast learner who can quickly develop a strong understanding of Yum! Brands’ business strategy, culture, and communications priorities.

You will be required to attend the Louisville, KY or Plano, TX office three days per week (Tuesday - Thursday).

Salary Range
$142,500 - $167,600 + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we\'ll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute global storytelling and public relations strategy, in alignment with corporate goals and enterprise direction, to enhance brand reputation.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage high-level media opportunities, including speaking engagements
• Oversee and develop clear, accurate communications materials, including press releases, briefing materials, statements, talking points, FAQs, speeches, long-form stories for owned channels, social media content, blogs, videos, slides, fact sheets, and other materials.
• Oversee editorial standards, prioritization, and quality for yum.com newsroom content and website copy, ensuring alignment with enterprise storytelling, brand voice, and communications strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and brand teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Manage the development and execution of external communications materials in support of quarterly and annual earnings, in close partnership with Investor Relations, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of financial media coverage to inform executive messaging and positioning.
• Support the Yum! Brands Issues Management Crisis Response Center of Excellence with issue management support, as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, ideally within large, complex, global organizations or agencies supporting large enterprises.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee the execution of complex, high-visibility communications programs across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Strong critical thinking and business acumen, with the ability to assess enterprise-level business objectives, prioritize opportunities, and inform effective communications strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to set editorial standards and deliver high-quality materials under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, sound judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Experience managing external agencies and vendors, including providing strategic direction, oversight, and performance management.
• Proficiency in communications analytics and measurement to evaluate performance, optimize execution, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Advanced cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across brands, functions, and regions.

Benefits

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. Yum! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (YRSG) and Yum Connect, LLC (Yum Digital and Technology)) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.