Supervisor US System Communications

Reporting to the Senior Manager System Communications McDonalds is seeking a Supervisor to join the U.S. System Communications team. This position will support in the management and of our communications channel strategy in the U.S. ensuring the entire McDonalds USA System is informed of the role they play in driving the U.S. business plan and key initiatives. They will be responsible for the development and of a handful of channels including regular McDonalds USA Systemwide newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Manage our channels. Our channels include email communications to the McDonalds USA System recurring digital newsletters and a U.S. intranet site. In collaboration with the Manager System Communications the Supervisor will act as an advisor to the business providing strategic recommendations on when and how to distribute information based on our communications channel strategy and the guidelines set for each channel. The Supervisor will be responsible for collecting editing and finalizing content and in certain cases will also draft the content.
• Oversee a U.S. System editorial calendar in collaboration with the Manager System Communication. This includes outlining upcoming communications updating the calendar to reflect key changes utilizing the calendar to inform communications strategies and distributing the calendar to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage key U.S. System convenings such as Employee Town Halls and System Webcasts. This includes agency management and working collaboratively with the U.S. Enterprise Communications team to ensure consistent messaging across each touchpoint.
• Support the effort to develop and execute integrated communications strategies and messaging for the U.S. System.
• Turn insights into action. Leverage all available metrics/data points to understand the efficacy of our communications strategies and make recommendations regarding ways to continue to evolve our approach to meet system needs and drive business results.
• Find new ways to tell our stories. Leverage a suite of creative new and different platforms (including but not limited to graphics web multimedia and written formats) to drive system awareness and engagement with key U.S. business initiatives.
• Establish relationships and serve as a trusted advisor. Successfully navigate our complex system establishing relationships within the U.S. Business Communications team and beyond enhancing our ability to stay connected and influence communicationsrelated decisions.
• Be a key point of contact for communicating issues to the U.S. System when they arise. Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to distribute Systemwide alerts as needed.
• Accept (and thrive through) change. Recognize the fact that in a complex system like ours the only constant is change. Be flexible and support revision of communications processes protocols and products to best support the current and everchanging business environment.

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $87050  $108810 per year   
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately in determining your pay we may also consider your experience and other jobrelated factors.

Qualifications :

• Experience in an internal communications role either inhouse or at an agency. External communications experience is a plus.
• Process oriented. Understands the importance of consistency in executing processes and protocols including but not limited to coordinating consolidating and distributing communications.
• Selfstarter. Strong sense of initiative focused on results; ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and at times within ambiguous and undefined circumstances. Able to identify opportunities and initiate action to address them.
• Modern creative communicator. Experienced in design and digital communications platforms (including platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite Unily Brightcove Poppulo and project management platforms).
• Experienced multitasker. Ability to manage several projects and teams within a finite timeline and across the system/functions. Experience rapidly shifting gears to accommodate changes and incorporate new information with minimal disruption.
• Datadriven. Passionate about insights what they tell us about our business and how they impact our work.
• Relationshipobsessed. Understands the importance of developing relationships with key stakeholders including experience working with all levels of management and staff.
• Storyteller. Excellent written and oral communications skills including an ability to convey complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.

Additional Information :

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits a 401(k) plan adoption assistance program educational assistance program flexible ways of working and time off policies (including sick leave parental leave and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus calculated based on individual and company performance.

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