Sr. Specialist, Communications

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Brand PR Associate/Senior Associate will support our Nestlé USA business which include Nestlé Coffee Partners (Chameleon, Starbuck’s at Home, Nescafé etc.), Beverages (Coffee mate, Starbucks and Natural Bliss creamers, Nesquik etc.) and Foods (DiGiorno, Stouffers, Sweet Earth etc). Overall, this position is responsible for effectively supporting the PR strategy for a portfolio of brands, partnering with Brand PR Managers to provide counsel to Brand Marketers and help produce easily understood communications plans and materials. This role helps create, plan and execute communications for brand’s initiatives, working with Brand Managers and key partners at the divisions to determine and define the needs and communication strategy to reach the target audiences. This role also works with our agency partners and collaborates with other market centers of excellence for 360˚ programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
•   Support and amplify brand business priorities, activities and messaging through strategic public relations support including: developing cultural relevance, top tier stories, PR “stunts”, Influencer partnerships, ongoing news bureau activities, and reactive media management
•   Help manage agency support in conjunction with Brand PR Managers; serve as liaison between agency and brand marketers, and provide business updates
•   Manage multi-pronged projects in conjunction with Brand PR Managers; develop/edit timelines, key messaging, press release/pitching materials, reactive statements, etc.
•   Coordinate cross-functionally with partners in Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, Procurement, etc. as needed
•   Serve as liaison across Brand PR team sharing insights, best practices and watchouts within the team
•   Track and report Brand PR metrics within the larger Corporate Communications function
•   Prepare communications, often with fast turnaround time. This includes writing, editing, video assets and producing a variety of communications for external audiences.
•   Provide heavy planning and communications support for meetings and other events as they arise.

Minimum Education and Requirements:
•   Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business, Public Relations, Marketing or other related field
•   3-5+ years experience in Communications across in-house or agency teams; Leadership exposure a plus
•   Hands on experience supporting consumer PR campaigns
•   Understanding of emerging trends and technologies influencing earned media
•   Agency work experience a plus as well as effectively partnering with PR agency as client to achieve sustainable high performance
•   Strategic, creative business thinking
•   Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
•   Strong project and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple demanding initiatives concurrently, balance multiple priorities, work with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines
•   A strong sense of urgency, a high degree of initiative, and the ability to lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams with highly developed teamwork skills
•   A high level of professional integrity and confidentiality including the ability to work effectively with all levels, including executive management
•   Demonstrated customer service orientation

Req. ID

154368

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Brand PR Associate/Senior Associate will support our Nestlé USA business which include Nestlé Coffee Partners (Chameleon, Starbuck’s at Home, Nescafé etc.), Beverages (Coffee mate, Starbucks and Natural Bliss creamers, Nesquik etc.) and Foods (DiGiorno, Stouffers, Sweet Earth etc). Overall, this position is responsible for effectively supporting the PR strategy for a portfolio of brands, partnering with Brand PR Managers to provide counsel to Brand Marketers and help produce easily understood communications plans and materials. This role helps create, plan and execute communications for brand’s initiatives, working with Brand Managers and key partners at the divisions to determine and define the needs and communication strategy to reach the target audiences. This role also works with our agency partners and collaborates with other market centers of excellence for 360˚ programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
•   Support and amplify brand business priorities, activities and messaging through strategic public relations support including: developing cultural relevance, top tier stories, PR “stunts”, Influencer partnerships, ongoing news bureau activities, and reactive media management
•   Help manage agency support in conjunction with Brand PR Managers; serve as liaison between agency and brand marketers, and provide business updates
•   Manage multi-pronged projects in conjunction with Brand PR Managers; develop/edit timelines, key messaging, press release/pitching materials, reactive statements, etc.
•   Coordinate cross-functionally with partners in Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, Procurement, etc. as needed
•   Serve as liaison across Brand PR team sharing insights, best practices and watchouts within the team
•   Track and report Brand PR metrics within the larger Corporate Communications function
•   Prepare communications, often with fast turnaround time. This includes writing, editing, video assets and producing a variety of communications for external audiences.
•   Provide heavy planning and communications support for meetings and other events as they arise.

Minimum Education and Requirements:
•   Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business, Public Relations, Marketing or other related field
•   3-5+ years experience in Communications across in-house or agency teams; Leadership exposure a plus
•   Hands on experience supporting consumer PR campaigns
•   Understanding of emerging trends and technologies influencing earned media
•   Agency work experience a plus as well as effectively partnering with PR agency as client to achieve sustainable high performance
•   Strategic, creative business thinking
•   Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
•   Strong project and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple demanding initiatives concurrently, balance multiple priorities, work with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines
•   A strong sense of urgency, a high degree of initiative, and the ability to lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams with highly developed teamwork skills
•   A high level of professional integrity and confidentiality including the ability to work effectively with all levels, including executive management
•   Demonstrated customer service orientation

Req. ID

154368

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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