Strategic Communications Specialist — Brand & PR (Onsite)

Mars

Franklin (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Mars is seeking a Communications Specialist in Franklin, TN to support the External Affairs team in executing a reputation strategy and brand PR initiatives. You will help plan external activations, develop communications materials and support thought leadership to elevate Mars Pet Nutrition and its brands in North America.

You will collaborate with the External Affairs and Marketing teams, manage budgets and monitoring, and work on charitable contributions and partnerships to advance Mars'

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field is required or equivalent
  • 1–3 years in brand, corporate or internal communications or project management
  • Strong oral and written communication, listening and interpersonal skills
  • Digitally savvy, with experience in media and PR
  • Agency experience is a plus and travel is possible

Responsibilities

  • Support Corporate and Brand initiatives to increase awareness and relevance of Mars' PNNA brands and purpose
  • Stay current with media trends and apply a digital-first approach
  • Assist planning and execution of Brand PR and corporate communications initiatives
  • Collaborate with Directors and agencies to execute communications strategies
  • Develop, write, edit and distribute press releases, internal alerts, statements and speeches
  • Coordinate charitable contributions, sponsorships and samples distribution with partners
  • Support budget management and purchase orders
  • Monitor news and provide regular updates to Corporate Affairs
  • Assist with media relations and event opportunities
  • Lead cross-team processes to improve EA team efficiency across PNNA

Skills

Strong communication
Interpersonal skills
Digital savvy
Agency experience a plus
Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field

Job description

Mars is seeking a Communications Specialist in Franklin, TN to support the External Affairs team in executing a reputation strategy and brand PR initiatives. You will help plan external activations, develop communications materials and support thought leadership to elevate Mars Pet Nutrition and its brands in North America.

You will collaborate with the External Affairs and Marketing teams, manage budgets and monitoring, and work on charitable contributions and partnerships to advance Mars'

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