Manager, External Communications

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$105K/yr – $115K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

A senior communications role focused on media monitoring, content strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll manage media relations, support crisis messaging, and oversee social channels with a strong emphasis on data-driven insights. The position also includes stakeholder coordination and project management across enterprise initiatives, with a clear emphasis on benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Track media, public sentiment, and emerging issues on an ongoing basis using industry-leading media monitoring tools (i.e., Signal AI, Muck Rack, Talkwalker, and Hootsuite).
  • Vet incoming media opportunities, maintain media lists, and develop coverage recaps for clients.
  • Manage content strategy, execution, and reporting for corporate social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand voice and communication strategies.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread communications, including newsletter articles, talking points, backgrounders, FAQs, and press releases.
  • Support external-facing stakeholders with corporate communications initiatives across Talent Acquisition, Real Estate, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and others.
  • Provide project management support for a diverse portfolio of enterprise-wide initiatives and special projects, such as Wikipedia, Glassdoor, top-tier industry rankings and valuations (i.e., Forbes, Bloomberg), and more.
  • Assist in crafting clear, concise, and accurate messaging during crisis situations.
  • Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and speaking opportunities.
  • Coordinate multi-location group tours for key stakeholders, media, and guests across operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • At least 5-7 years of hands-on experience within an agency or corporate environment driving strategic communications, media relations and social media campaigns, and executive visibility opportunities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related business field.
  • Fluency in Microsoft 365, Adobe suite, and Canva.
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, preferably LinkedIn and Instagram.
  • Familiarity with AP style and standard media and social media monitoring tools (i.e., Cision, Critical Mention, Notified, Hootsuite) is a plus.
  • Familiarity building PowerPoint presentations and working with digital files and assets (i.e., image resizing, cropping, etc.).
  • Experience assisting with logistics for public events or announcements.

Preferred

  • Spanish speaking preferred.
  • Understanding of agriculture, real estate, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) to support communications strategies across diverse industries.

Benefits

  • Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
  • Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
  • Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
  • Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
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The Wonderful Company

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley.To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To view its Corporate Social Responsibility website, visit www.csr.wonderful.com.

Founded in 1979
Los Angeles, California, USA
5.5K employees (383 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
65.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45%
Direct
45.9%
Referral
7.1%
Social
1.3%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
282 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
11.5 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

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