Manager of Communications and Public Relations - Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation at Inspire | Boston, MA | $78K/yr – $153K/yr

Manager of Communications and Public Relations - Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation

Boston, MA (On-site)

$78K/yr – $153K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the Foundation communication engine end to end, coordinating internal and external programs, PR, and content that drive fundraising and awareness with partners, agencies, and nonprofits.

Communications ownership: national and local strategies, annual report, board and employee updates
Content and social: website management, social plan, and in-restaurant campaign communications
Public relations and partnerships: turnkey PR toolkits, events, and collaboration with local PR agencies

Job Description

Communications ownership: In partnership with the team, lead the creation of all internal and external communications including the Foundation’s annual report, quarterly newsletters, as well as Board and employee communications
Help establish national and local communications strategies for the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation with the support of the Director and national PR agency
Support communications strategies for national in-restaurant fundraising activities and campaigns
Manage the Foundation website by creating pages, designing layouts, and regularly updating content to ensure current and relevant information
Develop social media content plan and oversight of a social media contractor
Support in-restaurant campaigns, including drafting comprehensive communications plans, for Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day, BARK partnership, and the annual month-long icon program. Includes the preparation of internal readiness materials and external communications.
Work closely with internal team, Dunkin’ marketing and PR, local agencies, and non-profit partners (hospitals, food banks, etc.) on communication efforts
Lead video development and speaking program development for fundraising events
Refine existing communication methods and approach with regional field marketing teams and PR agencies

Public Relations: Support the Foundation’s national PR strategy by collaborating with the Dunkin’ PR team and coordinating with the Foundation’s PR agency to ensure increased awareness of the Foundation’s mission and activities
Liaise with local PR agencies to plan Foundation events and celebrations
Create turnkey PR toolkits for local PR agency execution of Foundation marketing programs, fundraisers, Signature Program events and grant celebrations
Develop and lead creative communications strategies for the Foundation’s national signature programs and regional grant programs

Content Management: Collaborate with team on the creation of quarterly Board meeting presentations and Annual Meeting presentations
Assist in the briefing and development process of all Foundation marketing programs, including content for in-store and out-of-store asset development
Develop opportunities for seamless integration of the Foundation into the brand marketing calendar
Collaborate with the Dunkin’ brand marketing team on the launch and promotion of major national marketing partnerships as well as regional fundraising and community activations
Work with the business analytics team to develop strategic plans that drive Dunkin’ goals and the Foundation mission
Oversee social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, including strategy and calendar development

Requirements: 4 Year Degree Preferred
5+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience developing internal and external communications strategies, with a preference for experience in the non-profit sector
Original writing samples required
A self-starter with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and remain focused within a rigorous, fast-paced and quickly changing environment
Exemplary interpersonal, active listening, creative writing, transcribing, and facilitation skills
Adept in navigating and managing complex communication and public relations matters
Solid project management skills with the ability to stay on track while working on various simultaneous projects
Proven track record of successfully introducing and implementing communication programs for external or internal audiences
Working knowledge of social media best practices and ability to set a social media strategy/calendar and pivot as needed

Nice to have: Preference is given to candidates who can work from our Canton, MA headquarters.

Inspire

3.5 Glassdoor

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

Founded in 2018

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

54K employees (351 in marketing)

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