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 oversee inbound and outbound communications across assigned brands while driving end-to-end strategy, execution, and performance for social, influencer, community management, consumer care, and earned media. Collaborate with PR and brand teams to guide influencer strategy, community standards, and measurement across global programs.

  • Own and oversee inbound and outbound brand communications across social, influencer, community, consumer care, and earned media
  • Lead strategy, activation, and performance reporting for cross-brand programs

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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
  • Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth
  • Company matching 401(k) contributions
  • Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
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Mark Anthony Brands Inc.

Mark Anthony Brands is the 4th largest beer company in the United States and a category leader in Ready to Drink with brands like the iconic White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s® Hard Lemonade, Mike’s® Harder® Lemonade, Cayman Jack and MXD. We provide sales and marketing support in the U.S. for the Mark Anthony Group.PEOPLE DRIVE GROWTHWe hire passionate people because nothing great is done without passion. We foster a culture that gives people ownership, encourages innovation and celebrates success. We are building a lasting legacy, where people come first. Discover your next career move with us at Mark Anthony Brands.

Founded in 1999
Chicago, Illinois, USA
207 employees (47 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
22K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.1%
Direct
53.2%
Referral
5.6%
Social
3.7%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~207

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
41 (20% of company)
Median Tenure
2.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

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