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Manager, External Communications

United States, Washington, DC 97000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted December 11, 2025
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We’re looking for a mission-driven, strategic, and experienced communicator to join our Corporate Communications team as a Manager of External Communications. In this highly visible and influential role, you’ll help shape and share the story of who we are — not just as a food company, but as a values-led organization committed to sustainability, community impact, and creating a great place to work.

Job Responsibility

  • Purpose & Sustainability Storytelling: Lead the development and execution of communications strategies and campaigns that spotlight our environmental, social, and animal care leadership — translating technical data into compelling, human-centered stories
  • External Stakeholder Engagement: Support and grow relationships with key NGOs, nonprofits, community organizations, and thought leaders — ensuring communications are aligned, collaborative, and representative of our commitments
  • Media & Reputation Management: Proactively identify storytelling opportunities and support media outreach around sustainability, workforce, community, and reputation topics
  • Employer Brand & Great Workplace Messaging: Partner with HR, DEI, and marketing teams to help position the company as a top employer
  • Content Development & Editorial Leadership: Be a key driver for the overall content calendar for purpose-driven storytelling across owned channels (LinkedIn, website, reports, press releases)
  • Community Impact Communications: Collaborate with our Community Impact and Corporate Giving leaders at the company to help elevate our philanthropic partnerships and associate engagement initiatives
  • Executive & Issues Support: Support messaging and materials for senior leaders on purpose- and stakeholder-related topics
  • Metrics & Insights: Track and report on the reach, engagement, and effectiveness of purpose-driven communications

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Environmental Studies, or a related field
  • 7–10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, public relations, sustainability communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with experience developing content for diverse audiences
  • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Comfort working with media, external partners, and senior executives
  • A genuine interest in purpose-driven work and telling stories that make an impact

Nice to have

  • Experience in agriculture, food, or related industries
  • Knowledge of ESG, sustainability reporting, or public policy topics
  • Familiarity with measurement tools (media monitoring, social analytics, etc.)
  • Experience working with nonprofit or advocacy organizations as a communicator or liaison

What we offer

  • medical/Rx
  • 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
  • critical illness
  • accident insurance
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • optional group life insurance
  • short-term and long-term disability protection
  • flexible spending accounts
  • paid time off
  • annual bonus available (variable depending on performance)
  • relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

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