Summary
Description
Our Corporate Communications team is critical to the articulation of our “One Planet. One Health” vision, and the activation of our corporate mission and purpose both within and outside of Danone. We create and execute employee communications and events in both the U.S. and Canada and support our reputation management with external stakeholders. Major communications moments include company milestones and events, such as quarterly Town Hall meetings and our annual Danone Day celebration, business-driven announcements, and executive media opportunities and events.
We are currently looking to hire a Corporate Communications Associate Manager (AM)! This position will provide an excellent opportunity to touch many aspects of communications and build broad expertise in our field.
This position is a cross-functional role that will join the Corporate Communications team and provide internal and external communications support for Danone in the U.S.. This person will work closely with, and report to, the Director, Corporate Communications.
In addition to supporting the team’s priorities above, this position will manage the Corporate Communications content and events calendar; format and manage the distribution of internal emails and Workplace (company social media) posts and digital signage; own updates to our intranet pages and external website; and support the development of Town Hall meetings and content.
The AM will also draft copy (emails, external social media, longform articles, etc.) and manage reviews for various Corporate Communications needs. In addition, the role will be responsible for light graphic design work including developing creative assets for internal/external social and basic video editing.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong self-starter characteristics, the ability to creatively problem-solve, and collaborate across the communications team. The ideal candidate is results-oriented, excels in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys multi-tasking with minimal supervision.
In this role:
• You will develop, manage and contribute to all Danone communications channels, including long-form article content for intranet and website, email communications, digital signage, social media posts (external – primarily LinkedIn) and employee social media (Workplace by Meta); additionally, you will update and manage the calendar for all internal communications
• You will work with the Corporate Communications team to manage content for our reputation calendar and help develop content (e.g., meeting PowerPoint, agenda, etc.) for quarterly Town Halls
• You will own discrete projects or initiatives from intake to completion, including stakeholder and timeline management, drafting copy, managing reviews, and deploying communications
• You will develop basic creative visual imagery and video content to accompany communications using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, PlayPlay (an online video making service) and Canva
• You will manage ad hoc social and/or media monitoring if needed, and help support reporting on communication metrics and feedback to make recommendations to improve use of communications channels
• You will drive the development of simple tools and processes to provide communications excellence within the Corporate Communications team and beyond
• You will monitor Internal and Corporate Communications team mailboxes and other feedback channels; promptly respond to or escalate questions
• You will do desktop research, as required, and other duties, as assigned
ABOUT YOU
• You will have a Bachelor’s degree required with preference for degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field
• You will have at least 3 years of experience in communications (either internship, in-house or agency setting)
• You will have exposure to both current and emerging communications technologies and trends, including social media, Adobe Creative Suite and video editing
• You will be organized and motivated; have superior attention to detail and time management, with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• You will have strong written and verbal communications skills; proficiency with digital; excellent editorial skills; understand how to develop and direct key messages to different audiences
• You will have the ability to create attractive, understandable and pithy presentations
• You will be poised and professional with the ability/comfort to work collaboratively with colleagues of all levels and build cross-functional relationships; able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive and/or material information
• You will be comfortable with technology, including, but not limited to: internal and external social media channels, Microsoft 365, file sharing and collaboration tools
• You will exhibit demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in a fast-past, highly dynamic business environment with competing priorities; comfortable with ambiguity
• You have the flexibility to work hours that meet the demands of the position; ability to make quick decisions and work under strict deadlines and travel (~4 times a year, as needed) for Town Halls, company events, team meetings, and other key moments
• You are passionate about food and sustainability with a strong desire to make a meaningful impact through both internal and external communications strategies
The base compensation range for this position is $70k-85k commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment with opportunities to work both remotely and in office when desired.
