Senior Communications Specialist

Job Description

Senior Communications Specialist

Chicago, IL

Our Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global food and beverage powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION.  To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people. 

Senior Communications Specialist at a glance…

The Senior Communications Specialist will be a key member of the Kraft Heinz Corporate Communications team, supporting the company’s corporate communications activity, including media relations and social media across key global and North America-based initiatives. They will work closely with the Global Corporate Communications team, as well as Global and North America Zone leadership.

The Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible for assisting with developing and executing communications strategies and activation plans around key corporate projects, partnering team members and key company stakeholders to plan and execute corporate communications initiatives. This person will also ensure that all communications and activity reflect the Company’s core values and advance Kraft Heinz’s business strategy.

What’s on the menu?

• Act as a key member of the Kraft Heinz integrated storytelling team, supporting story mining and story development through the lens of the Kraft Heinz company growth strategy. This person will help communicate priority stories across a variety of different channels including, pitching and securing stories with the national media and deploying on corporate social media and internal channels.

• Support the development and execution of communications strategies and activation plans to help amplify key corporate initiatives globally and across North America, including but not limited to innovation-related announcements, manufacturing operations, digital transformation, financial communications, sustainability-related advancements, and more.

• Assist team with development and execution of integrated Executive Visibility plans, helping position company leadership and subject matter experts as leading industry voices externally, especially on LinkedIn.

• Support project management for key Corporate Communications team projects, including timeline/workback development and ensuring project checkpoints are hit.

• Help build relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to drive best-in-class communications for Kraft Heinz.

• Manage relevant partner/vendor relationships.

• Passion to challenge the status quo and identify new & compelling storytelling ideas.

• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, visibility, safety, and trust.

• Not afraid to “roll up sleeves”; seeks to go beyond comfort to learn.

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!  

• 3+ years of working experience in Communications (at a consumer organization or communications agency preferred).

• BA (in Communications preferred or equivalent).

• Media strategy and media relations prowess.

• Social media strategy, writing and reporting for social media, especially for executives.

• Executive visibility plan development and execution.

• Daring, collaborator, teammate and individual contributor.

• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, to engage senior Company leadership, external media and other critical company partners.

• Strong project management skills, with ability to build and track timelines, keep projects moving.

• Strong compassionate orientation and high level of personal caring. Unquestionable integrity.

• Food & beverage/CPG experience a plus.

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.  *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. 

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$88,000.00 – $110,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.