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 an 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

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Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Strategic Communications Manager is responsible for developing business communications on behalf of McCormick.  This position is the primary business writer for McCormick’s corporate voice.  The role includes preparing company announcements, leading the copy development of the Company’s Annual Report,, supporting executive speech writing and social media voice for various Sr. Level Executives, , developing timely proactive or reactive crisis stand by statements for critical key audiences, reviewing and approving all requests to speak on behalf of McCormick, working with functional business partners including Investor Relations, Government Affairs, and other stakeholders on the strategic development of formal company presentations and messaging, communicating  on behalf of the company to retirees, working with Global Employee Communications leads to incorporate company news into employee platforms, and overseeing company archives. 

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 capabilities, and strategic leadership skills will be keys to success.  

Key Responsibilities 

•    Writing and preparing Company announcements, leading the copy development of the Company’s Annual Report, and preparing proactive and reactive standby statements for key stakeholders. 
•     Key business speechwriter and voice for select Sr. level Executive across internal and external platforms. 
•     Primary business writing partner for Investor Relations, Government Affairs and other functional business partner in developing strategic communications on behalf of the Company
•    .Partner with Employee Communications team to incorporate Company news into employee communications and platforms and oversees the Corporate archives.
 

Required Qualifications

• BA Communications, Marketing
• 7+ years broad experience in professional writing Marketing/Communications.
• Requires excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must possess superior written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated history of sucessful influence and partnership across functions and multiple levels within the organization.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the food industry including competitors.
• Must be able to lead and influence without direct authority.
• Must be an exceptional strategic thought leader, communicator and influencer.
• Must be able to work across functions, in a highly matrix environment.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Must demonstrate customer orientation, ensureing deadlines are met for key stakeholders
• Must take initiative to work through challenges and make recommendations
• Must perform well under pressure for big events, complex issues 

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

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 and 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.