PR & Communications Manager

Rosemead, CA (Hybrid)

$113K/yr – $158K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Panda’s PR and communications across campaigns, evergreen programming, executive messaging, and crisis readiness to strengthen brand and drive demand.

  • Own multi-channel PR programs and influencer partnerships to boost sales and brand strength.
  • Drive evergreen PR and executive communications, including media readiness and rapid-response planning.
  • Lead community storytelling and develop the PR team through coaching and succession planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Campaign and Brand PR: Spearheads the development and implementation of Panda's PR strategies through multi-channel national campaigns designed to boost sales and strengthen brand reputation. Vets, evaluates, and recommends earned brand and influencer partnerships to drive campaign success and support evergreen initiatives.
  • Always-On PR: Develops and executes proactive, always-on / evergreen PR programming aimed at elevating Panda's brand reputation and sustainably generating consumer demand.
  • Executive Communications : Crafts and drives comprehensive executive communications strategies, including preparing executives for speaking and media opportunities.
  • Crisis Communications : Provides support for proactive corporate communications initiatives that build reputation, while also playing a key role in reactive, rapid-response crisis management and preparedness.
  • Community Relations : Cultivates best-in-class brand reputation by amplifying news of Panda's community care and corporate giving, including the identification of compelling storytelling opportunities and the creation of the overarching earned media strategy.
  • People Development : Manages a team of PR & Communications associates, developing and coaching them to maximize their performance. Works with PR and Comms leadership on recruiting and retaining associates.
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Panda Restaurant Group

Panda Restaurant Group is the global leader in Asian dining and includes Panda Express, Panda Inn, and more. Founded in 1973 by Andrew and Peggy Cherng, we are a family-owned business with more than 2,600 restaurants worldwide. Our mission is to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.

Founded in 1973
Rosemead, California, USA
17K employees (196 in marketing)