Manager, Corporate Communications
Why Hershey:
At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.
Job Overview
Develops data-driven content strategies and leads thought leadership initiatives that support a compelling, differentiated company narrative. Applies audience insights to strengthen internal and external thought leadership across presentations, video, social media and other digital channels, contributing to editorial strategy and leading communications planning, execution and measurement as part of a collaborative team, with primary focus on external, audience-driven business narratives aligned to commercial priorities.
Accountabilities
- Lead editorial, content engagement and social media strategy grounded in audience insights and data analytics
- Lead creation of written, verbal and visual communications across executive social, digital and internal channels
- Lead external thought leadership initiatives that position executives and subject matter experts as industry leaders
- Develop internal communications that align employees to strategy, culture and organizational priorities
- Lead cross-functional stakeholder alignment on communications initiatives and content approval processes
- Manages content strategy across executive social media accounts and internal/external-facing websites
- Oversees branding consistency across agency projects, media initiatives and consumer-facing content
- Establishes and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Minimum Education & Requirements
- Experience: 5-8 years of work experience in communications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, public policy, social sciences or related field
- Other Qualifications: Focus on communications strategy and content development, executive communications and social media strategy, thought leadership program development, public policy communications, marketing communications, or media relations and digital content strategy advantageous
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
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