Associate Manager of Media Relations and Issues Management

SC Johnson

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

https://www.scjohnson.com/

Position Details

Associate Manager of Media Relations and Issues Management
Job
Full-time
7/17/2024
Southeast Wisconsin
Racine, WI

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an essential member of the high-performing Global Corporate Affairs, Communication, and Sustainability team, the Associate Manager of Media Relations and Issues Management should be a media pro anda true communications utility player. Reporting to the Global Media Relations and Issues Management Director, the person in this role will quickly craft creative press releases, work with a wide variety of media, and assist team members in tracking emerging issues. The ideal candidate should be an excellent copywriter and editor. We’re looking for a team player who can hit the ground running and is excited to learn about consumer products, sustainability, and health.

This is an onsite role in Racine, WI.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Craft creative press releases highlighting a wide range of corporate initiatives. 
  • Build relationships with targeted media outlets. 
  • Track media stories and larger media trends. 
  • Assist team with emerging issues. 
  • Act as the team copywriter and editor for a range of external communications. 
  • Brainstorm and create concepts to best tell SC Johnson’s corporate story.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or Related Field 
  • 5+ years of communication experience in Corporate, Government, PR Agency, or Related Field

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS:

  • Excellent relationship builder with internal and external partners. 
  • Understanding of the media relations landscape. 
  • Strong copywriting and editing skills. 
  • Ability to work quickly and on deadlines. 
  • Demonstrates strong written and verbal communications skills. 
  • Consumer packaged goods and/or sustainability experience or interestis a bonus. 
  • Strong grasp of programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans,maternity/paternity/adoptionleave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.


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