Assistant Manager, Communications

Are you an experienced communications professional looking to take the next step in your career? JM Smucker is looking for an Assistant Manager, Communications to join our team and help take our external communications efforts to the next level!In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing communications plans that align with key business objectives and company initiatives. You will also be responsible for ensuring accuracy and consistency of all communications materials, both internally and externally.The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications-related role, excellent writing and editing skills, and a strong understanding of current communications trends. We are looking for someone who is a creative problem-solver, an excellent communicator, and someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities: • Develop and execute communications plans that align with key business objectives and company initiatives. • Ensure accuracy and consistency of all communications materials, both internally and externally. • Implement creative solutions to communications challenges. • Monitor current communications trends and make recommendations accordingly. • Manage relationships with external vendors and stakeholders. • Develop and maintain communications policies and procedures. • Write and edit communications materials. • Create and manage communications budgets. • Present communications plans and strategies to senior management. • Oversee the development of communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, website content, presentations, and social media content. • Work closely with other departments and teams to ensure alignment of communications efforts. • Monitor and respond to media inquiries. • Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Assistant Manager, Communications in Akron, OH, USA is $50,000 - $65,000 per year. This range can vary depending on experience, education, and other factors such as location and company size.

The J.M. Smucker Company, also known as Smuckers, is an American manufacturer of food and beverage products. Headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, the company was founded in 1897 as a maker of apple butter. J.M. Smucker currently has three major business units: consumer foods, pet foods, and coffee. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse portfolio of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the Coffee, Consumer Foods, Dog Snacks and Cat Food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers®, Dunkin’®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables®, Smucker’s®, Milk-Bone® and Meow Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing the highest quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.