Strategic Communications Specialist

The Strategic Communications Specialist supports the execution of integrated communications strategies that strengthen the Mom’s Meals® brand and expand visibility across priority audiences. This role blends public relations and social media responsibilities, helping drive consistent, audience-focused storytelling across earned, owned and shared channels. Working closely with marketing team members and cross-functional partners, this position supports day-to-day execution across media relations and social channels with increasing independence, while contributing to planning, content development and performance tracking to enhance impact and results. Highly prefer a local candidate to work a hybrid schedule 3 days onsite / 2 days remote per week. May be open to considering remote candidates based on skills and experience. If remote, will be required to be in our Ankeny, IA headquarters the first few days and travel here on occasion. Salary range: $80,000-90,000 plus 10% bonus target Benefits Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it. Benefits include: PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice 401(k) match Life insurance Short-term disability79,386- Health, dental and vision insurance Maternity/paternity leave Health savings account (HSA) Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent Position Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Support development and execution of integrated communications plans aligned with business priorities Translate complex business priorities and initiatives into clear, audience-relevant messaging across communications channels Execute day-to-day media relations efforts, including media list development, pitching, follow-up and drafting materials such as news releases, briefing documents and talking points Own social media content planning and editorial calendar execution, including aligning content to campaigns and business priorities, as well as day-to-day scheduling and publishing Support executive visibility through development of social content, contributed content and briefing materials Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment and consistency across communications and campaigns Monitor media coverage and social media performance, summmarizing insights and supporting recommendations to improve results Required Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field 2-4 years of experience in public relations, communications or social media Demonstrated experience supporting media relations and managing social media channels Strong writing and editing skills across a variety of formats and audiences Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong attention to detail Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to manage multiple communications workstreams with increasing independence Preferred Skills and Experience Experience in health care, nutrition or a related industry Familiarity with media monitoring and social analytics tools (e.g., Cision, Brandwatch) Proactive and accountable, with the ability to take initiative and follow through Strong collaborator who builds effective working relationships Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills Curious and engaged with media, social and industry trends Physical Requirements Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus #J-18808-Ljbffr