Senior Communications Manager

Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.

The Senior Communications Manager will drive the implementation of strategy, messaging, and execution of internal and external corporate communications while promoting Shearer's brand image to employees and external customers. Our ideal candidate will have expertise in a digital culture by directing written content on a variety of subjects, and through a broad range of communication channels and platforms.

Your seat at the table:

• Develop communications plans for various organizational changes, strategic initiatives, and employee engagement efforts.
• Help shape communications strategy and plans for internal and external channels (including digital media), content development, proofreading and approving content supplied by other departments.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to assist with recruitment content.
• Support external public relations/traditional media relations, including vetting and providing counsel. Write and distribute news releases and build relationships with local and national media outlets.
• Create and actualize annual Communications calendar including launches, media relations, product storylines, strategic pitches, events and partnerships
• Lead the management of content for social media accounts, internal and external-facing websites, branding, media projects, and consumer projects.
• Develop strong relationships and partner effectively with all business segments in support of their strategic business priorities and goals.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of related corporate communications experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Experience with AP Style.
• Digital media management experience (social media, website, online communication. design/development); knowledge of digital applications, such as Hootsuite, Adobe Creative Cloud products (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Possess good judgement and ability to work with a variety of people and groups in a collaborative and constructive manner.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, crafting and editing high-quality communications with the appropriate audience in mind.
• Must be solutions-oriented, with strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience deploying communications plans and managing multiple communications platforms and channels.
• Understand the different language styles that appeal to various target audiences.

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

Note: Shearer's does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer's is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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