Manager, Corporate Initiatives & Content

An essential member of the high-performing Global Corporate Communication team, the Corporate Initiatives and Content Manager is responsible for developing and implementing programs to enhance the company’s external corporate reputation to key stakeholders including media, NGOs, government and key partners.

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, implementing and reporting on proactive strategic programs around company’s key pillars including: philanthropy/giving, sustainability, great workplaces, innovative brands
• Supports Director of Corporate Initiatives and Content on managing external communication issues that may impact SC Johnson. This includes issue research and analysis, developing communication materials and implementing plans
• Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships
• Lead on external media requests related to Public Affairs Issues/ Reputational Issues 
• Advance company’s positions with key stakeholders
• In partnership with Gov’t Relations and Reputation Management, support the identification of SC Johnson’s priority public policy issues, and appropriate strategies to affect those issues on an annual basis
• Lead on company’s annual Sustainability Report
• Develop and execute various corporate communication tools including: company’s corporate website, corporate social properties, press releases, global voice, corporate presentations, company backgrounders, boilerplate, etc.
• Develop and manage budget on assigned projects
• Enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences
• Manage and staff select external communications, presentations for key executives
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through personal training and development 
• Perform other responsibilities and assist with special projects as needed 

Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law posterfor more information.

Required Skills Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public relations, communications, government affairs or related field, graduate degree a plus
• 5+ years communication experience in corporate, PR agency or consulting 

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Previous global and/or consumer products experience desired
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills – working knowledge of a second language is a plus 
• Ability to function effectively in a demanding, fast-paced and constantly changing work environment
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills
• Experienced in dealing with top-tier media
• Able to build relationships with key NGO contacts
• Possesses advanced computer skills
• Experience, knowledge of online/social media 
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time, occasionally globally (conferences, video shoots, other events, etc.) 
• High level of professional integrity and discretion

COMPETITIVE PAY - SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels, and include elements including base salary, bonuses, long-term incentives and benefits. Importantly, we regularly check in with external benchmarks and internal measures to ensure people at the company are fairly compensated.

BEYOND THE PAYCHECK - Compensation goes beyond merely a paycheck. Other elements in our total compensation package include profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service; matching on 401(k) contributions; and potential bonus payments based on job performance.

GENEROUS BENEFITS - The company’s benefit programs include elements such as subsidized health care benefits, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, recreation and fitness centers, vacation purchase options, paid sabbaticals, flexible work arrangements, counseling services, child care, onsite training and more. Different countries have different offerings, but all are competitive in the local marketplace.

PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES - As a family company, SC Johnson believes in helping employees care for their families, too. That’s why SC Johnson operations around the world offer a variety of family-oriented programs, including in many countries generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave, child care, family volunteer events, scholarships for students and more.