Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Communications
• Drive Associate Engagement
• Advise and Influence Leaders
• Elevate Communication Excellence
• Support Organizational Reputation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive communications experience, including the development and execution of both internal and external communication strategies.
• Proven success advising senior leaders and translating complex business priorities into clear, engaging, audience-focused communications.
• Experience leading communications for large-scale initiatives, organizational changes, crisis situations, and sensitive business matters.
• Strong knowledge of internal communications, associate engagement, frontline communications, and communication channel strategy.
• Understanding of public relations, reputation management, executive communications, change management communications, and strategic messaging.
• Experience developing communication metrics and using feedback, sentiment data, and insights to improve performance and engagement.
• Knowledge of EVP principles and how they influence culture, associate experience, and employer reputation.
• Familiarity with digital communications platforms, emerging technologies, communications governance, and responsible AI usage.
• Commitment to accessibility and inclusive communication practices that support diverse audiences.

Preferred

• You excel at connecting business strategy, organizational culture, and associate experience through impactful storytelling.
• You have a passion for creating meaningful associate experiences and fostering engagement across diverse work environments.
• You bring expertise in executive communications, change communication, and organizational transformation.
• You are skilled at using feedback, sentiment, and communication insights to drive continuous improvement.
• You embrace innovation and enjoy leveraging new technologies and AI-enabled tools to enhance communication effectiveness.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and confidently navigate complex, high-visibility communication challenges.
• You are passionate about building trusted relationships and serving as a strategic advisor to leaders across the organization.
• You are willing to travel to ADUSA Distribution & Transportation locations and events as needed and can support time-sensitive communications outside of normal business hours when business needs require.