Summary

The Manager of PR and Community Relations will be responsible for driving positive brand outcomes for the company through a variety of functions including media relations, advertising, sponsorships, brand marketing, community relations and event planning and execution. The job will complement the Company’s global communications and brand activities across all internal and external audiences and platforms. The person in this position will take a primary role in developing, planning and executing brand-marketing opportunities through a variety of activities, including events, sponsorships and promotions, and other community relations activities. They will also help identify and support proactive and reactive public relations activities that support Simplot’s global business interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage proactive media interactions
• Work with various business areas to generate and maintain detailed media lists
• Support team in responses to media inquiries and media monitoring
• Work with partners to consolidate and coordinate regional public relations activities with the broader marketing and public relations activities of the company
• Help identify and secure opportunities that will reinforce and support the company’s desired positioning and increase the Company’s visibility
• Support the design, development and placement of promotional sponsorship advertising, ensuring it is consistent with the image and positioning plan of the Company
• Support and/or organize, coordinate and host external and internal events, conferences and special occasions, from planning to closure
• Coordinate and update Company sponsorships, including budget, calendar and process
• Conceptualize and execute the development of promotional items, liaising with suppliers, on costs, quantity and delivery dates etc.
• Develop promotional or branded approaches for selected functions including working with photographers, audio-visual specialists, marketing teams and other communications team members
• Assist the Communications and Brand Experience team, and business marketing departments in a wide range of initiatives to build brand awareness (locally, nationally and globally)

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in Public or Community Relations management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with traditional and new media on a local, national, and international basis
• Experience with corporate sponsor relations strongly preferred
• Event planning experience
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Relevant Experience

5+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

Other Information

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