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Director of Internal Communications & Engagement
Anheuser-Busch
New York, NY, United States
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This is a key internal leadership role, reporting directly to the VP, Communications. This director leads all company-wide employee communications, engaging our 18,000+ colleagues across more than 50 facilities. The ideal candidate will:
• Be passionate about our work as communicators
• Translate our business into proactive, positive storytelling to drive employee engagement
• Liaise directly with senior leaders, including our North America President, VP of Legal & Corporate Affairs, VP of Human Resources, and the broader U.S. management team
• Move quickly and feel comfortable leading significant announcements / projects within a large but fairly flat organization
• Understand how to get things done in a large, matrixed organization
• Be able to move quickly to respond to day-to-day business needs
The day-to-day responsibilities of the director include:
• Lead the development/refinement, execution and measurement of the internal communications strategy
• Work with the full communications team to ensure our company strategy and narrative is understood across the company
• Lead key company “moments”, including:
◦ Quarterly Town Hall meetings
◦ Company announcements
◦ Senior personnel changes
◦ Annual wholesaler meeting
• Work with our HR team and other functions to provide change management communications, as needed
• Provide executive positioning support to the VP, Human Resources
• Develop / oversee the development of core communications materials, including:
◦ Key messages / talking points
◦ Roll-outs
◦ Memos
◦ Q&As
◦ PowerPoint slides
◦ Copywriting for internal platforms e.g. weekly newsletter, AB television
• Supervise agency partners to develop core materials, as listed above
• Supervise agency partners, and internal partners to create (or repurpose) compelling creative assets
• Coordinate with the global communications team to launch a new communications social platform for AB employees
• Coordinate with internal departments (sales, marketing, HR, IT, etc.) and our global colleagues to ensure internal alignment
• Support the HR team with people-focused announcements and messaging e.g. review of benefits announcements
• Coordinate with HR re. employer branding strategy and execution, ensuring seamless alignment
• Ensure that key internal channels are updated e.g. weekly newsletter, intranet, company app, TV screens
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in communications, public relations or marketing.
• Strong written, verbal and visual communications skills.
• Consumer packaged goods experience (in-house or agency) preferred.
• Management experience (managing vendors and/or direct reports) preferred.
Attributes
• Creative, resourceful and self-motivated with passion for solving problems.
• Comfortable working closely with senior executives with poise and professionalism.
• Energetic, positive and optimistic approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, requests and deadlines while staying cool under pressure and maintaining a positive attitude
• Integrity and professionalism
• Love of beer!
For more than 165 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate 23 breweries, 20 distributorships and 22 agricultural and packaging facilities, and have more than 18,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry.
From responsible drinking programs and emergency drinking water donations to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home.
We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you.
As America’s leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.