Strategic Communications Manager

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Strategic Communications Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices
• Wellbeing programs including physical, mental, and financial wellness
• Tuition assistance

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Strategic Communications Manager is responsible for developing the Company’s Sustainability Communications and is the primary business partner for various McCormick Senior Executives who lead Global Functions. The role includes the writing and creation of the company’s Purpose-Led Performance report, as well as publishing critical information about McCormick partnerships with NGOs, investments, awards, and updates on sustainability progress and commitments. The position will also work directly with various Senior Executive leaders in managing their executive voice and delivering their internal and external communications.

The Strategic Communications Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality strategic business writing services to critical stakeholders. Exceptional project management capabilities, superior business writing skills, and strategic leadership abilities will be keys to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and prepare sustainability communications, leading the delivery and creation of McCormick’s Purpose-Led Performance Report, and publish critical information about partnerships, investments, awards, and progress across internal and external channels.
• Serve as key strategic business partner, speechwriter, and voice for select senior-level executives across internal and external platforms.
• Partner with the Employee Communications team to incorporate news into employee communications and platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing; Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of broad experience in professional writing, marketing, or communications
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with strong influencing abilities
• Ability to work effectively across functions and multiple organizational levels
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, preferably food industry
• Experience dealing with media and external stakeholders
• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority
• Exceptional strategic thought leadership, communication, and influencing skills
• Experience working in a highly matrixed environment
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Customer-oriented approach; ensures deadlines are met for key stakeholders
• Self-directed, takes initiative, and provides recommendations
• Performs well under pressure for big events and complex issues

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As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Compensation

Base Salary: $103,520 – $181,150

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying.

First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity. McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process.

Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates.

It is the policy of McCormick & Company to select and promote for all positions without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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