Strategic Corporate Communications Director (Hybrid)

International Dairy Queen, Inc.; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

IDQ is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to lead enterprise-wide communications from its Bloomington, MN headquarters. The role drives PR, employee and franchisee communications, fan relations, and crisis messaging, reporting to executive leadership and guiding a team of communications professionals.

The position emphasizes strategic counsel to executives, brand protection, and stakeholder engagement, with hybrid work and a base salary in the U.S. range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English, Mass Communication, or equivalent.
• Graduate degree a plus.
• Must have 8–10 years of corporate communications leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead public relations and external communications strategy.
• Oversee employee communications and internal messaging.
• Oversee franchisee communications and fan relations.
• Manage crisis-management communications and act as spokesperson.

Skills

Communication skills

Editing skills

Strategic communication

Creative thinking

Planning & organizing

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

IDQ is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to lead enterprise-wide communications from its Bloomington, MN headquarters. The role drives PR, employee and franchisee communications, fan relations, and crisis messaging, reporting to executive leadership and guiding a team of communications professionals.

The position emphasizes strategic counsel to executives, brand protection, and stakeholder engagement, with hybrid work and a base salary in the U.S. range.