Manager Internal Communications

Conagra Brands

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

https://www.conagrabrands.com/


Position Details

Manager Internal Communications
Job
Full-time
12/8/2020
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Job Summary:

Develop and execute communication to drive employee engagement and behaviors for assigned function and manage corporate reputation in a manner that supports the company’s goals. The position will spend a significant amount of time building relationships with management throughout the organization, as well as managing communication tools such as intranet, digital signage, etc.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide communication expertise and leadership to functional leaders and/or as a part of cross-functional teams for key enterprise projects/initiatives, including developing communications strategies and managing implementation 
  • Work with functional leaders and executives in message development and say/do alignment and develop the communication system that ensures message integration, leadership involvement, efficient and effective distribution of information, and multi-directional dialogue 
  • Provide communication expertise and leadership for key executive-led meetings/events, such as Town Halls and national sales meetings, and manage the creation and distribution of content through a variety of communications vehicles. 
  • Ensure all communications are researched, written, designed, produced, translated, packaged, scheduled and delivered to employees’ on-time and on-budget. 
  • In coordination with other members of the Communication & External Relations team, manage messaging and position the company positively with all stakeholders

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related area required 
  • 7 years corporate communication or agency experience required 
  • Proven experience with the use of a broad mix of communication strategies and channels to deliver simple, compelling messages quickly across the organization to all levels of employees 
  • Strong influencing skills and executive presence 
  • Strong fundamental business acumen and analytical skills necessary to communicate critical business context and establish effectiveness metrics 
  • Strategic orientation and the desire and ability to define and guide communication strategy 
  • Expert-level communication (written and verbal) and message development skills 
  • Demonstrated project management skills 
  • Sound judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast paced business environment 
  • Experience working cross-functionally with partners at all levels 
  • Experience working with the media a plus

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
  • Wealth: great salaries, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
  • Balance: paid-time off , flexible work-schedules


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