WW Brand Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage worldwide brand communication plans, priorities, and annual communication calendars, including core messages and channel sequencing, aligned with Kemin brand strategy and business objectives.
• Establish messaging frameworks, communication standards, approval pathways, and governance processes that support consistent brand expression across business units and regions.
• Apply Kemin brand strategy, messaging, visual identity, and verbal identity standards to communication programs and assets. Serve as a primary resource for brand communication guidance and interpretation of brand standards.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on appropriate application of brand hierarchy, naming conventions, and masterbrand standards.
• Manage the intake, review, and coordination of product, technology, initiative, and program naming requests in accordance with Kemin brand architecture and naming standards, following up on missing inputs or sign-offs to keep launches on schedule.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews with Legal, Marketing, Business Units, and key stakeholders to ensure naming recommendations align with brand strategy, trademark considerations, and portfolio positioning.
• Maintain global naming conventions, naming documentation, and approved brand architecture records to ensure consistency across regions and business units.
• Audit new and existing brand assets, communications, and marketing materials for compliance with approved naming and architecture standards and escalate exceptions for resolution before external release.
• Translate complex scientific, technical, and business concepts into compelling narratives that reinforce Kemin positioning, purpose, and value proposition.
• Ensure global consistency of content and publishing schedules across channels before publication, while enabling appropriate local adaptation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8 - 10 years of experience in brand communications, corporate communications, employee communications, public relations, executive communications, or integrated marketing communications.
• At least 5-years of experience working in life science, agriculture, food, health, nutrition, animal health, or another science-based industry.
• Experience supporting a global or multinational organization.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation, stakeholder management, and storytelling skills.
• Experience leading brand or communication programs across at least one channel or stakeholder group.
• Demonstrated ability to develop executive communications and enterprise-wide communication programs, with a high-level of professionalism and integrity especially regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to develop and foster strategic relationships with key internal and external partners, including agencies, vendors, and organizations.
• High attention to detail, high accuracy, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with working knowledge of analytics and performance measurement.

Benefits

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.