Corporate Communications Manager

Requisition ID: 38957

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!

At Molson Coors we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence an incredible portfolio of beer seltzers spirits and non-alcohol brands and a bold vision for our future... were on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious tenacious and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek value and respect everyones unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each others successes.

Heres to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights:

Molson Coors Beverage Company (MCBC) is executing an exciting new strategy Horizon 2030 helping the company achieve success and set a path for future growth. The Communications team is responsible for instilling belief in the strategy and we are looking for a strong corporate communications professional who can utilize their expertise to help us tell our story externally.

In the role of corporate communications manager based in Toronto Canada you are responsible for overseeing and implementing media relations strategies crisis and issues responses executive thought leadership while also supporting industry affairs initiatives in Canada.

Reporting to the corporate communications team lead you will develop a strong foundational understanding of Molson Coors portfolio its long-range objectives and its key external stakeholder audiences including English and French-language Canadian news media shareholders government officials regulatory bodies and trade organizations.

What Youll Be Brewing:

• Lead external communications strategies that elevate Molson Coors corporate reputation brand portfolio and employer profile in Canada grounded in a clear narrative-first approach. This includes reviewing and approving external communications materials developed by internal or external partners to ensure accuracy consistency and timing alignment.
• Work cross-functionally across communications and business teams connecting the dots quickly and effectively to ensure a cohesive message across announcements events and key initiatives.
• Develop and execute an integrated corporate media strategy including proactive editorial planning storytelling across earned and owned channels and the development of high-quality media materials (press releases statements Q&As talking points scripts bios fact sheets) that ensure consistency accuracy and strong positioning.
• Oversee the corporate communications budget for Canada including agency management and communications tools and reporting resources.
• Manage agency relationships and external vendors including oversight of PR marketing and analytics partners ensuring delivery against strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional media leading outreach pitching media briefings and ongoing engagement.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leadership developing national and local communications plans aligned to business priorities and providing counsel on preparation messaging positioning and visibility.
• Act as primary comms spokesperson in Canada when interfacing with stakeholder audiences leading media engagement and overseeing crisis and issues communications.
• Monitor the external environment to identify reputational risks and industry trends shaping proactive and reactive messaging and response strategies.
• Partner with Government Affairs and industry associations to support industry affairs communications and initiatives in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Key Ingredients:

• You have 810 years of experience in corporate communications public relations journalism public affairs or related -house experience with a food and beverage or CPG company preferred.
• You have a bachelors degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and preferably also in French.
• You have demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into compelling narratives with strong expertise in editorial storytelling content development and integrated communications planning for diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• You have a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape with proven success building media relationships and leveraging traditional and digital/social platforms to drive impactful external storytelling.
• You have experience developing and executing strategic communications plans with strong organizational and project management skills to deliver complex multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• You have proven expertise in crisis and issues management with the ability to assess risk connect the dots quickly and deliver clear timely and effective responses under pressure.
• You have strong executive presence and influencing skills with experience advising and interacting effectively with senior leaders and confidently delivering a clear informed point of view.
• You are highly collaborative relationship-builder able to work cross-functionally (including government affairs and other stakeholders) and externally to drive alignment and results.
• You are self-directed and an agile operator who thrives in fast-paced environments executes with speed and accuracy and brings curiosity strong judgment and a proactive solutions-oriented mindset.

Beverage Bonuses:

• Flexible work programs that support work life balanceincluding a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planetand have challenged ourselves with stretch goals aroundourkey priorities
• Wecare about our communities andplay our part to make a difference from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parksgiving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups which can provide volunteer opportunities leadership experience and networking through the organization
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary incentive plans parental leave health dental vision 401k option with incredible employer match generous paid time off plansan engaging Wellness Programandan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazingresources
• On site Pub access to cool brand clothing and swag top eventsand of beer and beverages!
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

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