Communications Manager

We are is seeking a strategic communications leader to oversee the External Communications team and deliver best-in-class strategies to promote, protect and elevate brand. Job Title: Sr. Manager, External Communication Job Location: IRVING Texas 7506 3Job Duration: Permanen tSummar y:As Senior Manager of External Communications, you’ll shape the voice. You and your team will craft dynamic, high-impact content that inspires, educates and engages external audiences including the media, industry organizations, potential Franchisees, potential employees and other stakeholders in the U.S. and globally. You’ll lead an award-winning team of passionate communicators who thrive on delivering results and making headlines. This is your chance to amplify an iconic brand and help write the next chapter in our 100-year histor y.Key Duties & Responsibiliti es:Lead the development and execution of an external communications strategy that supports all banners and bra ndsDrive brand visibility, strengthen reputation, and influence consumer behavior through innovative earned media strategies that generate measurable impa ct.Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering strategic counsel and communications that align with organizational priorities and amplify our external voi ce.Collaborate across functions to uncover compelling narratives, proactively identifying storytelling opportunities tied to key initiatives such as fresh food, private brands, proprietary beverag es.Safeguard the brand by leading proactive and responsive crisis communications strategies that mitigate reputational ri sk.Elevate and drive reappraisal of the brand through thought leadership strategies, establishing executives as thought leaders in their respective fields through speaking engagement opportunities and media intervie ws.Build and execute proactive awards strategies promoting both the brand and the exceptional talent behind the bra nd.Guide best-in-class external communications channel management of the newswire, company website and mo re.Partner with global teams to deliver cohesive media relations strategies, ensuring alignment across international marke ts.Lead with a data-driven and outcomes-focused mindset to maximize effectiveness and output of team against corporate prioriti es.Qualifications & Skil ls:10+ years of corporate communications experie nceProven leadership experience with an ability to manage an internal team as well as external agencies and contract orsStrategic understanding of current and emerging communication needs, channel management, planning and utilization in corporate environm entStrong, clear and concise communication and writing ski llsAbility to work under tight deadli nesExceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization ski llsProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applicati onsPrevious QSR, Retail or Franchisee experience a p #J-18808-Ljbffr