Director, Hill's Global Communications

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 153996 - Kansas City, Kansas, United States

At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

We are looking for a creative and inspiring communications and engagement lead who will work closely with senior leaders to design, develop and implement a dynamic and engaging communications strategy for one of the world’s most respected brands. This strategic, resourceful and hand-on individual will provide oversight and leadership of our Global internal and external communications and drive engagement with veterinarians, consumers, communities and employees. As the global lead of Communications for Hill's, this role will also have an indirect, but important, connection with the Corporate Communication team of Hill’s parent company, Colgate-Palmolive.

What you will do

• Develop and supervise approvals for news (press) releases, talking points, visual media products, internal stories, organizational announcements, corporate videos and presentations, including proofreading, layout and design to drive maximum impact, engagement and visibility
• Translates business strategies into key messages, using the power of storytelling develops appropriate communications initiatives in support of those strategies
• Direct CSR/Sustainability internal and external communications programs to drive maximum impact, engagement and visibility
• Support employer branding initiatives
• Lead executive communications with senior management, including developing a thought leadership strategy (particularly on social media) and internal communications to cascade Hill’s business messages and embed Colgate Palmolive’s corporate-led initiatives and ideals, including leadership principles, values and other corporate programs
• Coordinate events and engaging communications while elevating our digital and social media communications
• Coordinate and write responses to global media inquiries and developing and coordinating approvals
• Work closely with Colgate-Palmolive Corporate Communications on issues management and crisis communications
• Lead Hill’s global content strategy: develop, curate, and lead a global editorial calendar by driving internal and external initiatives, campaigns, and events to reach our key audience: current and prospective pet parents, veterinarians (the profession), retailers (B2B), vet students, influencers and shelters
• Develop standards, processes and best practices (both human and technological) for content creation, distribution, maintenance, content retrieval and content repurposing, including the real-time implementation of content strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Preferably in Corporate Communication, Business Administration, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing or relevant field. Master’s Degree preferred. At least 10 years of experience working with Corporate Communications, preferably for a large multinational organization. Exceptional verbal, written, presentation and editing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong project management experience and attention to detail
• Animal health corridor experience
• Public Relations and Social Responsibility experience

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Salary Range $158,400 - $222,000 USD
Pay is based on several non discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, education, skills and office location. In addition to your salary, Colgate-Palmolive offers a performance-baed bonus and competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets! At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.