Senior Manager, Communications

Senior Manager, Communications

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Role

Green Thumb is looking for an experienced communications professional who excels at both strategy and execution. This high-impact role will lead critical corporate communications initiatives, including crisis communications, investor relations, government affairs, and business development. This position plays a key role in the communications function and managing overall corporate reputation.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong judgment, agility, and problem-solving skills. This role requires the ability to operate independently with limited direction while knowing when to engage others—working fluidly between heads-down execution and collaborative alignment. Success in this role hinges on the ability to navigate complex organizations and build relationships and influence at all levels, including executives and senior leaders. The ideal candidate feels comfortable working with many different stakeholders and synthesizing varying feedback and viewpoints into one clear path forward that aligns with business priorities.

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills are required, with an emphasis on distilling complex or incomplete information into clear, timely, and impactful messaging. The role requires strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs, risks, opportunities, and impacts. The ideal candidate thrives under quick turnarounds and can juggle multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.

This is a hybrid role that requires in office work 2+ days per week at our River North office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end project ownership, with hands on execution and translating strategy into actionable results
• Develop and execute messaging strategies for high-impact, high-visibility needs across the business that support brand and business priorities
  • Included but not limited to: M&A, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Legal
• Assist with reviewing & editing board of directors & shareholder materials
• Partner with executives and senior leaders to draft messaging for complex and sensitive topics, including crisis response
• Contribute to cross-functional communication projects, support day-to-day team operations, and provide thoughtful reviews of internal and external materials
• Balance multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, adapting quickly between topics, formats, and stakeholders

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications or related field
• Corporate communications experience at a publicly traded company
• In office expectations 2+ days a week
• Bachelor's degree required (Communications, Marketing or related field preferred)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong grasp for various audiences (internal and external), tone, timing, and delivery
• Proven ability to operate independently with strong discernment, professionalism, and discretion—especially when navigating sensitive or high-stakes situations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; comfortable making decisions with imperfect information
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to influence across levels and navigate ambiguity with confidence
• Keen business insight that allows for anticipation of communication needs across the business, with an ability to "connect-the-dots" across the company, anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and plan accordingly
• Tech-savvy and proficient in core business tools (e.g., email, Word, PowerPoint); able to create clear, polished, and on-brand materials across formats

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$120,000 - $145,000 USD