Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Lead

Harris Teeter; Matthews (NC); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harris Teeter is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager to protect and elevate the company’s reputation through strategic communications, media relations, and public affairs initiatives. You will lead internal and external communications, support associate engagement, and partner with stakeholders to reinforce Harris Teeter’s position as a trusted community partner.

As the primary media spokesperson, you will manage crisis communications, executive messaging, government relations, and community

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Consumer Affairs, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of Communications, Public Affairs or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills for multiple channels and audiences.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success meeting deadlines and effectively prioritizing, managing/executing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work in multiple environments as projects dictate (office, field, retail, manufacturing and logistics).
• Ability to travel overnight.

Responsabilidades

• Lead External Communications strategy and develop integrated media plans.
• Serve as company spokesperson; coordinate and produce broadcast segments.
• Respond to media inquiries; manage interview and statement requests.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local media, influencers, and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Marketing & Merchandising to ensure aligned messaging.
• Support development of multimedia content highlighting Corporate Affairs initiatives.
• Monitor corporate image and align with brand positioning.
• Measure and report outcomes of PR and communication programs.
• Manage executive reporting, including quarterly recaps and cross-team inputs.
• Lead Government Relations activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Execute crisis communication plans and rapid-response messaging.

Conocimientos

Excellent writing

Editing

Storytelling

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Travel availability

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Harris Teeter is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager to protect and elevate the company’s reputation through strategic communications, media relations, and public affairs initiatives. You will lead internal and external communications, support associate engagement, and partner with stakeholders to reinforce Harris Teeter’s position as a trusted community partner.

As the primary media spokesperson, you will manage crisis communications, executive messaging, government relations, and community