Sr Manager, Communications

McDonald's

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $141,955.00 - $177,444.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
12+ years agency and in-house experience
Sustainability and social impact programs
Top-tier media relations expertise
This role leads media relations, stakeholder engagement, and executive visibility to advance McDonald's People & Planet priorities such as regenerative agriculture and renewable energy

Job Summary

  • This role leads media relations, stakeholder engagement, and executive visibility to advance McDonald's People & Planet priorities such as regenerative agriculture and renewable energy.
  • The position involves developing integrated external affairs plans, managing proactive earned media moments, and triaging media issues within the Global External Affairs team.
  • McDonald's offers outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance, flexible work arrangements, and eligibility for bonuses and long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

This role leads media relations, stakeholder engagement, and executive visibility to advance McDonald's People & Planet priorities such as regenerative agriculture and renewable energy.

Salary

Base: $141,955.00 - $177,444.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock/equity grants; Benefits: Health/welfare, 401(k), adoption assistance, educational assistance, flexible work

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years agency and in-house experience
  • Sustainability and social impact programs
  • Top-tier media relations expertise
  • Crisis and issues management experience
  • Integrated communications planning

Nice-to-have

  • Experience managing partner agencies
  • Passion for growing direct reports
  • Large-scale event planning skills
  • Strong storytelling abilities
  • Influencing without authority

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in agency and in-house roles
  • Proven crisis and issues management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead integrated communications plans
  • Experience managing partner agencies
  • Strong roster of personal media contacts

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