Job Description

Requisition ID: 32359 

A Career in Beer and Beyond:  

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.  

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values. We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity and inclusion is the key to a winning team culture. We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors  who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get excited about making a real difference as  part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.

The Headlines :  

In the role of Corporate Communications Team Lead , working in Chicago, Illinois, you will be part of the Communications & Corporate Affairs Team. You will create, oversee and implement Molson Coors' corporate narrative, inclusive of reputation management, media relations, crisis and issues strategy, executive thought leadership and owned channels (blog, website, corporate social).

Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Reputation, this role requires a strong foundational understanding of communications management, as well as Molson Coors' long-range objectives and its key external stakeholder audiences, including investors, news media, hometown communities, influential industry voices, government officials, regulatory bodies and trade organizations.

You will manage a team of communications managers and a senior specialist, all of whom represents Molson Coors when interfacing with the aforementioned stakeholder audiences.

The Responsibilities:  

• Most importantly ou will lead a team of three talented colleagues,(2 Communications Managers and 1 Sr Communications Specialist) and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations. 
• Manage Molson Coors' corporate communications team and drive work that raises the profile of Molson Coors' business, its brands and its employer profile across the US and Canada. Counsel senior leaders within the business and spearhead the development and implementation of communications plans that support the company's business objectives across national media, influential voices and hometown communities. Guide and train senior executives on context-specific messaging for media interviews, public speaking opportunities and thought leadership.
• Lead best practices and rapid-response strategies for Molson Coors' crisis and issues management needs.
• Oversee owned-channel strategy for Molson Coors blog, website and social media channels, including proactive editorial content, community management, reactive communications, and analytics / measurement.
• Partner with other areas of the communications team (consumer and employee engagement communications) to ensure all major announcements reflect a coordinated, cross-audience approach. Partner frequently with other functions (supply chain, government affairs / legal, sales, finance) to accomplish cross-functional communications objectives.
• Manage external agencies to develop strategies, assets and tactical communications plans.

The Other Qualifications: 

• You are an authentic leader. You value and  respect differences and believe diversity with inclusion is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or public relations OR equivalent experience (4+ years) in these respective fields.
• You have 10+ years of experience in the field of communications, journalism or politics.
• You have superior organization, communication, project and budget management skills.
• You have a strong track record of crisis and issue management, including pacesetting and overseeing rapid-response strategies.
• You have experience driving crisis and issues strategies and demonstrated ability to effectively counsel senior business leaders.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You lead by example, building bridges and relationships and collaborating across the business to get to the desired outcome, including with media, consumer packaged goods and beverage industry beats.   
• You take accountability for results – acting with  integrity and honoring commitments.    
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.   

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities   
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are  
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!  
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences   

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Job Posting Salary Range: (US/Chicago) $115,800 - $151,900  

Molson Coors is committed to an inclusive workplace. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com .

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