Global Cocoa Communications Manager

Chicago, IL

Sustainability is a strategic business priority and part of our shareholder objectives for how Mars measures success - what a responsible business can and should do to have a positive societal impact.

What are we looking for?

• High autonomy.
• Experience within agency or NGO is welcomed.
• Regional or global experience is preferred.
• As a member of the Mars Wrigley Corporate Affairs team, this Associate will support our future growth plans and help build reputation and trust internally with our Associates and externally with key stakeholders.
• 6-8 years’ experience across internal and external communications, with sustainability communications experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Environmental Management or related field strongly preferred).

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Reputation: Build a positive reputation for Mars Wrigley by delivering a best-in-class communications plan surrounding our cocoa strategy. Raise awareness for our sustainability agenda on cocoa with a view to further strengthen our reputation and lay the groundwork for policy advocacy, in partnership with the Public Affairs team.
• Media Management: Engaging with key journalists, media and influencers as needed in support of reputation goals.
• Agency Management: Support strategic smooth running of day-to-day partnership and engagement.
• Content Creation: The development and production of quality content, including video, that enhances our corporate and brand cocoa storytelling.
• Associate Communication: Deliver an internal communications strategy in partnership with the global segment CA team to build excitement and engagement with Associates. Equip our leaders to deliver effective and compelling communications around Cocoa.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.