The Wonderful Company is seeking a Manager, External Communications to join their Corporate Communications team. The role will drive media relations efforts, support high-visibility projects, and develop expertise in crisis management and strategic communication.
Requirements
- At least 5-7 years of hands-on experience within an agency or corporate environment driving strategic communications, media relations and social media campaigns, and executive visibility opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related business field.
- Fluency in Microsoft 365, Adobe suite, and Canva.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, preferably LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Familiarity with AP style and standard media and social media monitoring tools (i.e., Cision, Critical Mention, Notified, Hootsuite).
- Familiarity building PowerPoint presentations and working with digital files and assets (i.e., image resizing, cropping, etc.).
- Spanish speaking is preferred.
- Demonstrates understanding of and a strong interest in learning about agriculture, real estate, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) to effectively support communications strategies across diverse industries.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to proactively complete tasks and meet goals in partnership with others and under minimal supervision.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in all written, visual, and verbal communications.
- Strong writer who identifies and develops compelling stories that support organizational goals and business initiatives.
- Able to meet tight deadlines, adapt to change, be open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, and embrace a growth mindset.
- Anticipates potential issues and proposes creative, effective solutions.
- Eagerness to strengthen and refine writing, research, and presentation skills.
- Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
- Curiosity, motivation, and superior listening/comprehension skills.
Benefits
- Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
- 24/7 online physician consultations
- virtual mental health resources
- life coaching
- engaging employee community groups
- cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
- library of on-demand fitness videos
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
- Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
- Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
- Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
- Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world.
- Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
