Manager, External Communications

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Company Description The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company committed to providing high-quality, healthy brands and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.

We are looking for a Manager, External Communications to join our Corporate Communications team. In this position, you will play a vital role in driving media relations efforts and supporting high-visibility projects while developing expertise in crisis management and strategic communication, ensuring alignment across the organization.

You will support reputational efforts for the company and our founders, track emerging issues/trends, manage the company’s social platforms and website, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, impactful messaging that reflects our mission and values.

As a strategic, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative external communications professional, you will help provide counsel and guidance to inform, engage, and positively impact our businesses and consumers. The role is fast-paced and dynamic with broad, senior-level visibility. The Manager, External Communications reports to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

  • Track media, public sentiment, and emerging issues on an ongoing basis using industry-leading media monitoring tools (i.e., Signal AI, Muck Rack, Talkwalker, and Hootsuite).
  • Vet incoming media opportunities, maintain media lists, and develop coverage recaps for clients.
  • Manage content strategy, execution, and reporting for corporate social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand voice and communication strategies.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread communications, including newsletter articles, talking points, backgrounders, FAQs, and press releases.
  • Support external-facing stakeholders with corporate communications initiatives across Talent Acquisition, Real Estate, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and others.
  • Provide project management support for a diverse portfolio of enterprise-wide initiatives and special projects, such as Wikipedia, Glassdoor, top-tier industry rankings and valuations (i.e., Forbes, Bloomberg), and more.
  • Assist in crafting clear, concise, and accurate messaging during crisis situations.
  • Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and speaking opportunities.
  • Coordinate multi-location group tours for key stakeholders, media, and guests across operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
  • At least 5-7 years of hands-on experience within an agency or corporate environment driving strategic communications, media relations and social media campaigns, and executive visibility opportunities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related business field.
  • Fluency in Microsoft 365, Adobe suite, and Canva.
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, preferably LinkedIn and Instagram.
  • Familiarity with AP style and standard media and social media monitoring tools (i.e., Cision, Critical Mention, Notified, Hootsuite) is a plus.
  • Familiarity building PowerPoint presentations and working with digital files and assets (i.e., image resizing, cropping, etc.).
  • Experience assisting with logistics for public events or announcements.
  • Spanish speaking is preferred.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and a strong interest in learning about agriculture, real estate, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) to effectively support communications strategies across diverse industries.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to proactively complete tasks and meet goals in partnership with others and under minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in all written, visual, and verbal communications.
  • Strong writer who identifies and develops compelling stories that support organizational goals and business initiatives.
  • Able to meet tight deadlines, adapt to change, be open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, and embrace a growth mindset.
  • Anticipates potential issues and proposes creative, effective solutions.
  • Eagerness to strengthen and ref
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