The work

The director supports internal communications across corporate and market teams, including office, sales, warehouse and driver audiences. The role connects functional updates with the company’s strategy and advises senior executives on communications.

As primary editor of the SharePoint intranet, the director creates organisational announcements and works across channels including the corporate website and social media. The role also produces executive presentations, newsletters, video scripts and materials for associate calls and roundtables.

Working with HR and other stakeholders, the director identifies communication opportunities, measures results and shares lessons for future work. The role helps develop templates and toolkits for colleagues supporting leader and market communications, and supports events including leader calls, executive roadshows and the leadership conference.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations and/or content marketing in a corporate or agency setting, including direct support for executives or leaders.
• Experience in both internal and external corporate communications, including media relations or PR.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and technical capability across digital communications, engagement and social media platforms.
• Business acumen, sound business judgment and the ability to provide relevant, actionable, data-driven advice to management.
• Ability to understand the needs of associate, supplier partner, customer and community audiences and develop effective communications for each.
• Intellectual curiosity, a passion for problem-solving and strong diagnostic skills, with the ability to think critically using quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Ability to meet deadlines, adapt in a fast-paced environment and see projects through to completion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, and SharePoint/Teams.
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders and teams across North America while balancing multiple priorities.
• A results-oriented approach and discipline in measuring key performance indicators (KPIs).

Preferred qualifications

• An advanced degree in business or a related field.
• Experience working with agency partners or in the beverage alcohol industry.