Strategic Brand & Corporate Communications Specialist

Mars; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Communications Specialist in Franklin, TN, onsite role, will support external affairs and brand initiatives across Mars PNNA brands. You will help execute reputation strategy, develop communications materials and manage sponsorships and partnerships to drive awareness and growth of Mars Pet Nutrition in North America.

You will write and edit press releases and speeches, coordinate with agencies and internal teams, and monitor media trends to inform proactive communications and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism or associated profession is required or equivalent
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in brand, corporate or internal communications or project management
• Strong oral and written communication, listening and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate and Brand initiatives to increase awareness and relevance of Mars' North America brands and purpose
• Maintain understanding of media trends with a growth, digital-first approach
• Assist planning and execution of Brand PR and corporate communications with External Affairs and Marketing teams
• Collaborate with Director of Brand Communications and agencies to execute communications strategies
• Develop, write, edit and distribute press releases, internal story alerts, corporate materials and speeches
• Support budget management, PO process and budget tracking
• Monitor news for emerging issues and deliver updates to Corporate Affairs
• Support media relations, reactive opportunities and events
• Help develop cross-team processes to improve EA team efficiency across Pet Nutrition North America

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Mars Communications Specialist in Franklin, TN, onsite role, will support external affairs and brand initiatives across Mars PNNA brands. You will help execute reputation strategy, develop communications materials and manage sponsorships and partnerships to drive awareness and growth of Mars Pet Nutrition in North America.

You will write and edit press releases and speeches, coordinate with agencies and internal teams, and monitor media trends to inform proactive communications and events.