Director, Public Affairs

## Dreaming Big

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward, always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger.

We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources, and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable.

Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

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## Salary

**$133,600 – $158,650**, bonus and long‑term incentive eligible

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## Company

We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond‑beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top‑selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry‑leading craft brands.

From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life.

We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

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## Role Summary

This position is a key member of the Corporate Communications Team reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications. The Public Affairs Director will lead corporate communications efforts tied to policy priorities, guide advocacy engagement, and manage key third‑party stakeholders.

This role works cross‑functionally to shape and enhance Anheuser‑Busch’s corporate reputation through best‑in‑class public affairs capabilities, including media relations, message creation, coalition management, crisis response, and grassroots engagement.

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## Job Responsibilities

– **Creative communication** — Be passionate about our work as communicators and value creativity.
– **Autonomous project leadership** — Move quickly and feel comfortable having autonomy to lead projects.
– **Matrixed organization navigation** — Understand how to get things done in a large, matrixed organization.
– **Public affairs & corporate comms blend** — Enjoy a role that mixes public affairs and corporate communications with an emphasis on creating a favorable policy environment at the state and federal level.
– **Strategic advocacy development** — Develop long‑term strategic advocacy and public policy‑related communications programs supporting government affairs objectives.
– **Third‑party partnerships** — Identify partnership opportunities with key third‑party groups and opinion leaders to advance legislative priorities.
– **Issue campaign leadership** — Lead issue campaigns and corporate reputation initiatives with an emphasis on creative storytelling and content development.
– **Stakeholder communication** — Facilitate regular communication on business and public policy priorities with internal and external stakeholders.
– **Project plan execution** — Develop, lead, and drive project plans to ensure communications campaigns achieve intended results.
– **Cross‑functional collaboration** — Contribute as a key member of the Corporate Communications Team, working closely with Community Impact, Government Affairs, Internal Communications, and breweries.
– **Political awareness** — Possess political savviness to understand how the external environment impacts company priorities.
– **Issues management** — Manage issues and reactive communications in coordination with the Director of Media Relations.
– **Budget oversight** — Oversight and management of budgets.
– **Agency management** — Manage agency partners to support the work.
– **Event support** — Support internal and external events as appropriate.

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## Job Qualifications

– Minimum of 7–10 years of communications experience at a large organization or leading PR agency
– Experience working in public affairs, political campaigns, or with state or federal elected officials
– Experience at or with a company with major, consumer‑facing brands
– Experience in beverage/brewing or another highly regulated industry a plus
– Ability to develop 360‑degree strategic communications plans and drive successful execution
– Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to distill complex ideas into simple messaging
– Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build lasting partnerships
– Highly collaborative team player able to juggle multiple initiatives with a positive attitude

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## Why Anheuser‑Busch

At Anheuser‑Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great‑tasting, high‑quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations.

As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest‑growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

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## Benefits

– Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax‑Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
– Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
– Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
– 401(k) Retirement Savings options with company matching contribution
– Chance to work in a fast‑paced environment among a company of owners
– Free Beer!

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