Responsibilities

• PMI’s thought‑leadership agenda across priority themes and emerging topics
• Development of corporate positioning and executive‑ready messaging
• High‑impact external content and placements (speeches, op‑eds, POVs, long‑form materials)
• Preparation, framing and implementation of high‑stakes external moments
• Cross‑functional alignment of messaging across Corporate Communications partners
• Thought Leadership Agenda, Positioning & Content
• Define and continuously evolve PMI’s thought‑leadership agenda by identifying priority themes, white‑space opportunities, and emerging conversations where PMI should establish a clear and differentiated point of view.
• Translate business strategy and future direction into compelling, externally relevant positioning that strengthens PMI’s credibility as a forward‑looking CPG company.
• Develop high‑impact content including speeches, op‑eds, POVs, briefing materials, and long‑form thought‑leadership pieces.
• Executive Messaging

Requirements

• 8–12 years in corporate communications, strategic communications, or executive communications
• Strong experience developing thought‑leadership content and preparing senior leaders for external engagements
• Experience working closely with media teams, journalists, or editorial environments
• Experience in global, cross‑functional organizations

Preferred

• Curious, outward‑looking, and tuned into global conversations
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging topics
• Detail‑oriented with high standards for quality
• Proactive and confident in challenging and refining messaging
• Strong balance between strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
• Highly attuned to external conversations, with strong instinct for what is timely and relevant
• Uses AI tools effectively to support research, ideation, and message development

Benefits

• We offer competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.