Senior Manager, Social and Communications - Long Drink

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$135K/yr – $145K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive the full communications function across assigned brands from strategy through execution, including social, influencer, community management, consumer care, and earned media, with accountability for performance, reporting, and team development.

  • Lead influencer strategy and activation
  • Manage agency relationships and budget stewardship

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and oversee all inbound and outbound communications across assigned brands, including organic social, influencer, community management, consumer care, and earned media.
  • Develop and execute social and communications strategies that align to broader brand and business priorities.
  • Drive start‑to‑finish accountability for communications initiatives—from strategy and briefing through execution, optimization, and performance reporting.
  • Lead influencer strategy and activation, partnering with agencies and internal teams (without direct contract management).
  • Oversee community management and consumer care standards, ensuring timely, on‑brand responses and clear reporting.
  • Guide earned media and thought‑leadership efforts in partnership with PR and communications stakeholders.
  • Manage agency and partner relationships, including briefing, feedback, performance oversight, and budget stewardship.
  • Track performance across social, influencer, and earned media, using insights to optimize engagement and growth.
  • Support brand act planning and execution, ensuring communications are fully integrated and activated with excellence.
  • Manage and develop two direct reports, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree & minimum of 7 years of relevant Communications experience, preferably within Alc/Bev or CPG
  • Experience working in a fast-moving, explosive-growth global brand
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to take full ownership of program workstreams from start to finish
  • Collaborative team player who works effectively across various business stakeholders
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Mark Anthony Group

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The Mark Anthony Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified and successful private beverage companies focused on the alcohol beverage sector. Founded in 1972, the Company grew organically from a one-man wine importing business to a producer and distributor of fine wine, premium spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, including White Claw Hard Seltzer. The Company’s Founder & CEO is also the Proprietor of the Iconic Wineries of British Columbia, a collection of prestigious wineries and estate vineyards including the award-winning Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery and CheckMate Artisanal Winery in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. In addition, the Company proudly distributes many leading International wine and spirits brands, providing seamless services from producer to consumer across Canada.

Founded in 1972
Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
1.2K employees (134 in marketing)
71% recommend to a friend
85% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
23.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.8%
Direct
52.2%
Referral
6.2%
Social
4.5%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
116 (10% of company)
Median Tenure
2.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

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