Manager, U.S. Enterprise CommunicationsMcDonald's seeks a Manager, U.S. Enterprise Communications for its U.S. Business Communications team. This position will support the storytelling effort to strategically advance the U.S. business narrative and drive awareness of key business priorities and a common vision of success among key audiences. If you have proven skills as a communicator and are particularly adept at managing critical relationships and providing strategic counsel to senior stakeholders, this could be the role for you!
This position will be based in Chicago, IL and report directly to the Director, U.S. Enterprise Communications. You will be a member of the broader U.S. Impact team.
DutiesPrincipal Areas of Responsibility.In this role, you will:
- Develop and execute integrated, communications strategies and messaging for specific key U.S. business priorities that span internal and external audiences.
- Align communication activities with global and U.S. national strategy and messaging.
- Develop communications materials and resources that equip franchisees, employees, leaders and other key audiences to serve as ambassadors for the U.S. narrative.
- Support effort to shape, set and deliver against metrics/KPIs.
- Support communications and effort to execute against U.S. leadership speaking engagements.
- Partner with U.S. Business Communications team to plan and execute key System convenings and messages such as Town Halls, webcasts, etc.
- Advise business leaders on communications plans and messaging, driving understanding, alignment and action against short and long-term priorities.
- Stay ahead of issues and drive consistency through ongoing engagement with key partners across the organization (e.g., Marketing, Operations, HR, etc.)
- Build and manage critical stakeholder relationships.
QualificationsExperience in a corporate communications role, either in-house or at an agency. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, strategic storyteller with the following attributes:
- Deep communications expertise with internal and external experience and a demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories.
- Natural storyteller with excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to convey complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences
- Eye for business with a demonstrated ability to understand the needs and concerns of individual franchisees, employees and the broader Company strategy, and how to use communication to get results
- Strong advisory skills with the ability to offer credible advice to senior leaders. Self-starter with strong sense of initiative, focused on results; ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and, at times, within ambiguous and evolving circumstances.
- The ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, while being flexible, collaborative and deadline-driven.
CompensationBonus Eligible: YesLong - Term Incentive: YesBenefits Eligible: YesSalary RangeThe expected salary range for this role is $107,684.00 - $134,605.00 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 job-related factors.
Additional Information: Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.
Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.
