Sr Manager, Communications at McDonald's Corporation | Chicago, IL | $142K/yr – $177K/yr

Sr Manager, Communications

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$142K/yr – $177K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

Own external affairs storytelling that translates McDonald’s growth strategy into proactive, executive-visible earned media across global moments.

Lead top-tier media relationships and narrative opportunities to secure breakthrough global coverage.
Coordinate cross-functional campaigns with Marketing, Finance, Legal, and SMEs to ensure consistent messaging and timely announcements.
Shape and coach senior leaders for high-stakes media engagements and visible moments tied to earnings and launches.

Job Description

Develop integrated external affairs and media strategies that advance McDonald’s global growth pillars.
Apply strong critical thinking and business/media landscape understanding to identify opportunities that elevate McDonald’s narrative.
Manage relationships with priority media, industry experts, suppliers, and partners.
Use business acumen and insights to drive proactive earned-media moments that deliver breakthrough storytelling.
Own and evolve McDonald’s external narrative; continuously source insights, data, and trends to uncover newsworthy opportunities.
Build and execute earned-media strategies that generate impactful global coverage.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with top-tier media outlets.
Identify and develop executive visibility opportunities tied to major business moments (e.g., earnings, global launches, category announcements).
Lead integrated communications campaigns in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Develop high-quality communications materials, including media strategies, messaging, press releases, statements, Q&As, and creative assets.

McDonald's Corporation

3.6 Glassdoor

McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. McDonald's & our franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide.We serve the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin. To learn more about the company, please visit www.aboutmcdonalds.com.

Founded in 1955

Chicago, Illinois, USA

300K employees (11,532 in marketing)

corporate.mcdonalds.com

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