Director, Brand Public Relations

Chicago, IL

In the role of Director, Brand Public Relations working in Chicago, IL you will be part of the Corporate Affairs team. You will be responsible for managing and enhancing the public media narrative for our entire portfolio of brands across North America, partnering closely with the CMO and the Marketing Leadership Team.

The Responsibilities:

Manage and enhance the public media narrative for our entire portfolio of brands across North America, partnering closely with the CMO and the Marketing Leadership Team
Manage agency partners who create strong PR programs that increase consumer engagement of our brands
Lead team of brand PR managers who manage a portfolio of brands, ensuring their professional growth
Conduct media interviews and manage interviews with senior leaders
Provide speech writing and other appropriate communications assistance, ensuring alignment with overall communications strategy

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in an industry leading organization in a communications capacity with background in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or relevant field
Proven experience and success in planning, developing and executing communications strategies to achieve desired behaviors.
The successful incumbent will be public relations professional with proven record of contributing to the growth of specific consumer brands. State-of-the-art marketing knowledge, great cultural sense, and the ability to effectively engage leadership and teams.
Has a clear marketing and brand philosophy, energized by driving big brands forward
Ability to deliver in ambiguous and high-pressure environments
Strong ability to influence and partner with C-suite executives
Industry curiosity – strong passion for what makes brands interesting & exciting to consumers
Strong knowledge and understanding of broad corporate issues facing a regulated industry
Must possess superior communications skills including excellent writing and editing skills; speechwriting, scripting/presentations.
Strong judgment skills. Ability to decisively manage issues and assess risks.

Work Perks You Need to Know About:

As the world’s family brewer we have the scale to make big things happen and still get to know colleagues on a first name basis across the globe
We 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.
You can become a Certified Beer Enthusiast through in-house training that includes everything from brewing techniques to beer tasting and food pairings
Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental and pension benefits
Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Job Posting Grade: 14

At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.