Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Location: Rochester, New York, or Chicago, Illinois, United States

Salary: $113,500–$177,600 per year

Company

hirify.global is an international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits operating across the United States, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy.

What you will do

• Lead the Beer Division’s internal communications strategy and program execution.
• Develop communications that help employees understand business plans, strategy, and their role in achieving objectives.
• Create communication approaches that strengthen inclusion, employee engagement, and commitment to the division strategy.
• Measure communication impact and continuously improve channels, technology, and programs.
• Partner with HR, Marketing, Sales, Legal, communications colleagues, and leaders on organizational changes and new initiatives.
• Coach leaders, manage external agencies, and deliver strategic communications on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of experience in corporate communications or a related function.
• Excellent writing, editing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, executive presence, organizational, planning, project, and time management skills.
• Ability to influence without authority, advise leaders, manage change, and work independently.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to develop measurable communications tied to business objectives.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in communications or public relations.
• Experience in the beverage alcohol or consumer packaged goods industry.
• Experience with video, digital, and emerging communication tactics.
• Proven project management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment with multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Work across communications teams and business functions in the United States and Mexico.
• Paid time off and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits for eligible employees.
• Commitment to ethical handling of confidential and proprietary information.