Senior Communications Manager, External Communications

Job Description

Corporate Communications Senior Manager (External Communications)

The Communications Senior Manager will assist the External Communications team?with a variety of communications projects designed to build and manage Aramark?s corporate reputation with external audiences, primarily supporting the company?s Education (Student Nutrition, Collegiate Hospitality) and Healthcare (Healthcare+, Senior Life+) groups and reporting to the Senior Director, External Communications, who supports those lines of business.

Job Responsibilities

• Participating in story development, and media outreach, including the writing and placement of news content in key print, broadcast, online and social media outlets
• Executing publicity strategies to support sales, marketing, and promotional opportunities, and enhance corporate reputation through storytelling
• Monitoring of news media/publications
• Compiling media coverage and communications reports
• Research and competitive market intelligence
• Reviewing account responses to student and local media requests
• Media list/editorial calendar creation and maintenance
• Shared responsibility for maintaining Aramark Newsroom
• Other tasks, as needed

Qualifications

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet research.

Ideal candidates should be excellent writers, goal-oriented, self-motivated, and be able to complete given tasks with tight deadlines.?It is essential for the candidate to be dependable and consistent.?Candidates should be confident in representing our organization both in person and over the phone.?

Qualifications include:
? 5+ years of experience in journalism or communications/public relations, agency experience a plus
? A nose for news
? Outstanding writing, communication, people, and organizational skills
? Established understanding of and comfort with dealing with media
? Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple projects/tasks
? Comfort with connecting with colleagues across the U.S.
? A familiarity with how earned media and social media combine to expand reach
? Eagerness/ willingness to learn
? Willingness to travel, if needed
? Experience/Exposure to crisis communications a plus
? Experience in education and/or healthcare industries a plus

This position is a high-profile role with responsibilities that can increase in scope based upon the capabilities of the person in the role.?

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.