Corporate Communications Strategist

Corporate Communications Strategist At Ferrellgas our corporate roles are fully remote, enabling talented professionals to support our field operations from wherever they are. These positions play a critical role in driving business growth, providing strategic and operational support that empowers our teams in the field to deliver exceptional results. The Corporate Communications Strategist is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of clear, consistent, and impactful messaging across the organization. This role is responsible for setting the communication strategy and ensuring it is effectively delivered through the right channels, at the right time, to the right audiences. This individual works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities, shape messaging, and drive execution. They oversee end-to-end communication plans and translate business objectives into actionable messaging, sequencing delivery, and ensuring consistency across all touchpoints. Success in this role requires strong strategic thinking, the ability to influence stakeholders, and a disciplined approach to execution- ensuring employees understand what is changing, why it matters, and what actions to take. Why You'll Love Working Here At Ferrellgas, we're committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth: Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance Income Protection : Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D Financial Wellness : 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) Time Off & Family Support : Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement Wellness & Assistance Programs : Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support Employee Perks : Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings Responsibilities Own and drive the development and execution of the organization's messaging strategy, ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful communication across all audiences. Translate business priorities into structured, audience-focused messaging that reinforces key objectives and drives understanding and action. Lead change management communications for organizational initiatives, developing strategies and plans that clearly articulate what is changing, why it matters, and how it impacts employees to drive awareness, understanding, and adoption. Develop and execute integrated communication plans, including messaging frameworks, timelines, and sequencing to support business initiatives and change efforts. Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities, shape messaging, and deliver high-impact communications. Establish and maintain communication standards, governance, and processes to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across the organization. Manage and optimize internal communication channels (e.g., intranet, leadership updates, town halls), ensuring effective delivery and audience engagement. Proactively plan and maintain a communication roadmap aligned to business priorities, anticipating needs and mitigating risks. Lead stakeholder intake and prioritization of communication requests, providing strategic guidance on approach, timing, and execution. Measure and evaluate communication effectiveness using data, insights, and feedback; continuously refine strategies to improve engagement and outcomes. Support communications for high-priority or sensitive situations, including issues that may impact employees, leadership, or external stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for media relations, including inquiries, interviews, and press engagement, and develop external messaging as needed. Equip and enable leaders with messaging, tools, and guidance to effectively communicate with their teams and reinforce key priorities. Qualifications Bachelor's level degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related field. 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, or related experience. Proven experience developing and executing communication strategies, including change management communications, in support of business initiatives or transformation efforts. Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to shape messaging, influence approach, and deliver high-impact communications. Demonstrated ability to support both internal and external communications, including executive messaging, employee communications, and media or press materials. Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, concise, and compelling messaging. Strong understanding of communication strategy, including audience segmentation, message development, and channel planning. Experience managing and optimizing communications across multiple channels (i.e., intranet, email, town halls, leadership forums, external platforms). Ability to adapt voice and tone to align with leadership styles and effectively engage diverse audiences. Demonstrated business acumen, with the ability to connect communication strategies to broader organizational priorities and outcomes. Experience using data, insights, and feedback to measure communication effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality. Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States Applicants must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future Why Ferrellgas? At Ferrellgas we're honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers' lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships with Operation Warm and Operation BBQ Relief to fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we live in and serve. Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas: Employee Testimonials Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of our growing team! Ferrellgas