Marketing & Food Labeling Compliance Specialist

Marketing & Food Labeling Compliance Specialist Job Description Marketing and Food Labeling Compliance Specialist Athletic is on a mission to revolutionize the beer industry by making fantastic and ground-breaking non-alcoholic beverages. We are excited to be on the search for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team. At Athletic, we believe our people and products positively impact the well-being, activity, and engagement of our communities. We strive to include a wide range of perspectives to continually expand our understanding. Seeking a versatile, passionate Compliance Specialist interested in making waves in an innovative segment of the craft beer market. Athletic Brewing is pioneering a revolution in the beverage industry with our award-winning non-alcoholic beer. The opportunity this role affords can be as expansive in a rapidly growing company. We place a very high value on doers and offer above‑industry pay and a comprehensive benefits package. As a merit‑based organization, Athletic Brewing offers expansive opportunities for career advancement, skills‑building, and accumulating new and exciting responsibilities for high achievers. Athletic Brewing Company LLC is seeking a highly experienced marketing and labeling compliance professional to perform compliance review and strategy across our rapidly growing non‑alcoholic beer portfolio. This role is designed for a seasoned compliance specialist with expertise in food & beverage marketing regulations who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, brand‑driven environment. This individual must bring substantial knowledge regarding U.S. and international labeling, advertising, promotional marketing, and trade practice compliance as it relates to beer (alcoholic), non‑alcoholic beer, and adjacent beverage innovation, serving as a point of guidance for the organization. They will partner cross‑functionally with Marketing and Sales to enable bold, compliant growth while protecting the integrity of the Athletic brand. This position is responsible for ensuring Athletic remains best‑in‑class in responsible marketing within the evolving non‑alcoholic beer space. Job Responsibilities Serve as an internal authority on TTB, FDA, FTC, state, and local alcohol beverage control (ABC) regulations, trade practice laws, and international regulatory requirements as they apply to beer, non‑alcoholic beer and beverage products. Provide proactive guidance to Marketing and Innovation teams at concept stage, enabling compliant creative development rather than retroactive review. Review and approval of all labels, packaging, promotional marketing, advertising and related materials across domestic and international markets. Advise on TTB COLA submissions where required. Maintain internal systems for tracking label approvals, revisions, and version control. Research applicable allowable marketing claims and ensure claims are fully substantiated and properly documented. Ability to comprehend legal agreements and apply those terms to marketing efforts and compliance. Provide guidance to Sales regarding state‑level regulatory nuances and trade practice considerations. Serve as an internal authority on sweepstakes, couponing, giveaways and related promotional activities under state laws. Review and approve fine print, terms and conditions, and sweepstakes rules and coupons. Perform trademark clearances and report to Legal. Evaluate trademark and copyright compliance and infringement issues. Participate in the research of regulatory risks, document analysis, and communication of recommended or required action. Protect brand equity through disciplined compliance governance. Independently research complex regulatory topics and translate findings into structured, actionable guidance, ensuring findings are accurate and cited. Build strong working relationships across all departments and with external stakeholders, working cooperatively, efficiently and competently, and serving all departments as clients. Request and track nutritional analyses of products. Provide day‑to‑day marketing compliance support and act as a key point of contact between Marketing and Compliance teams. Be able to identify legal issues for referral to the Legal Department while maintaining jurisdiction over compliance matters. Educate stakeholders on regulatory boundaries while maintaining a solutions‑oriented mindset. Execute state reporting and brand registrations. Track and report Extended Responsibility Producer requirements as required in the necessary states and provinces. Review food ingredient manufacturer sheets for labeling compliance. Perform a broad variety of tasks in support of the role and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Desired Experience/Traits Who You Are Seasoned compliance professional with meaningful experience in food & beverage marketing, ideally within beer, non‑alcoholic beverages, or highly regulated CPG categories. A strategic thinker with regulatory expertise. Excellent written and verbal communicator. Solution‑oriented, goal‑oriented, and creative problem‑solving thinker. Highly detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Able to monitor and meet multiple deadlines independently and without supervision. Self‑motivated and able to take ownership of workstreams independently, with the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment. Passionate about building category leadership in non‑alcoholic beer and responsible marketing practices. Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in food & beverage labeling and marketing compliance. Experience within beer, non‑alcoholic beer, beverage alcohol, or emerging NA beverage categories. Deep working knowledge of:

• TTB regulations (as applicable to NA beer and related categories)
• FDA labeling requirements (including nutrition, ingredients, and allergen disclosures)
• FTC advertising and substantiation standards, including FTC Green Guides
• State alcohol beverage control laws and trade practice regulations
• International food & beverage labeling/marketing requirements (preferred).

Demonstrated experience leading compliance review processes in a fast‑paced environment. Experience with Compliance department operations and management, and interaction with Marketing and Legal departments. Able to understand and implement legal advice. Experience partnering directly with Marketing and Sales on compliant growth initiatives. Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business guidance. Experience advising on claim substantiation and marketing risk mitigation. Experience with trademark research and brand protection processes and able to perform clearance searches independently and report analysis and conclusions to stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Law, or related field. Job Details Location: Milford, CT, or San Diego, CA breweries. In office 4 days a week or as otherwise established by the company for this position from time to time is required, or remote if located outside of the brewery locations. Salary: $80,000 - $105,000 Base salary and opportunities for performance bonuses up to 10% base salary. Benefits: Full health, vision, dental, life, 401k with 5% company match, and Paid Parental Leave. Community Program/Professional Development: In addition to Vacation and Sick Leave, all team members receive 12 paid days per year to dedicate to volunteering or professional development activities. We value internal mobility and team equity. We are an equal‑opportunity employer – we thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. We are welcoming, respectful, and supportive at work and in our community. We encourage and welcome members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to conduct work in a sitting position primarily; however, the job requires walking, bending, stooping, and lifting. May sit/stand for several hours at a time. Frequent change and/or interruptions, responding to highly stressful situations requiring immediate action, independent judgment, and superior problem‑solving abilities. Prolonged exposure to computer screens. Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alliance Consumer Growth, LLC