Strategic Corporate Communications Director

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 154,000 - 211,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago is seeking a Director of Strategic Business Communications to guide both internal and external messaging. You will partner with senior leaders to translate complex business initiatives into clear narratives that inform, inspire and engage diverse audiences.

This onsite role requires hands-on execution, transformation communications, and executive storytelling across global teams.

Qualifications

10–12+ years in internal or corporate communications within large organizations.
Proven track record leading transformations or change initiatives.
Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leaders.
Exceptional storytelling, writing, and content development skills.
Experience in global organizations with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling messages.
Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic communications across internal and external channels to tell the Mars value story.
Partner with senior leaders to translate priorities into clear, compelling messaging.
Develop executive communications for visibility of strategy and progress.
Drive associate engagement through campaigns that align with the vision.
Establish measurement frameworks to assess impact and continuously improve.