Communications And Corporate PR Manager

There's Always a Seat at Our Bar

The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has always looked to the future - whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or fueling stories, songs, and experiences with our IPA. Wherever you go: Beer Speaks, People Mumble.

What You'll Get

• Benefits

• Awesome coverage for: Medical, Dental & Vision

• Time off

• Approx 33 days off in your first year (combo of vacay, holidays and personal days)

• Retirement - up to 5% contribution on 401K plan

• BEER - and non-alcoholic Lagunitas beverages

• Schwag

• 50% off food and merch

• Gym Membership - $50 monthly reimbursement for that beer belly (or at least to prevent it)

• Pet Insurance - keep your fur babies covered with pet insurance options

• Skills to Pay the Bills - professional development, 24/7 operation

• Opportunities

• Expand your horizons in CA, Chicago . . . the world!

• It's Friday, Ya'll

• Get Paid every other Friday, starting at: $128,538.65-$144,605.98

The Gist

Our Communications and Corporate PR Manager reports to the CEO and is responsible for implementing a strategic internal communications program that is timely, professional and efficient. This role collaborates regularly with The People Team, Operations, Taproom, Marketing and the Leadership team on the social environment, business challenges and opportunities, change management and overall communications of policies, culture and the business overall. This position (80% internal & external communications, 20% corporate affairs) will support overall Lagunitas business goals and the corporate responsibility pillars as developed by leadership and corporate affairs.

What You'll Do

Position Overview:

• Leads internal communications strategy, tactics and process

• Understands internal communications best practices and stays on top of communications and technology trends

• Communicates regularly with C-level executives on projects and communications programs

Town Mumble (All Hands Meeting)

• Manages the monthly schedule for Town Mumble:

• leads coordination of set up and gathering of information

• gathers questions

• sends surveys for feedback post each meeting

• Promotes engagement with various employees and groups across various functions.

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal skills, through remaining:

• detailed-oriented

• comfortable navigating through ambiguity

• able to wear a variety of hats and manage multiple deadlines at once

Written Communications

• Drafts, designs and manages distribution of emails, calendar invites, and posters around the brewery which communicate events or information

• Manages and write press materials

• Provides media briefing materials for executive interviews as needed

• Implements ongoing communications tools/platforms including:

• weekly/monthly shoutouts

• Leavers + Joiners

• Five Things weekly newsletter

• Workplaces posts

Additional Duties

• Leads and/or partners on select internal activations like:

• internal social events

• product launches

• cultural events

• supported by brand team members, Taproom staff and HR

• Plays key role in crisis team as it relates to communications and media

• Responsible for managing media inquiries and relations on behalf of the company

• Understands the media process and has deep knowledge in employer brand platforms, I.e. Glassdoor and LinkedIn

Other duties as assigned

What We're Lookin' For

• Experience of at least 5 years as head of communications/Public relations manager

• Ability to lead under pressure with potential fast deadlines and crisis management

• Experienced coordinating and hosting large scale events and meetings

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and layered environment.

• Excellent public speaker

• Comfortable thinking on their feet

• Proven stakeholder management being single point of contact for all communication affairs

• Superior communication skills including solid writing and press release development

• Very good organizations skills; detail oriented

• Proficiency with basic computer programs such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Bilingual Spanish speaking a bonus

Physical Stuff

• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator.

• Work environment is indoors, majority of the time is spent sitting at a desk.

Come as You Are

At Lagunitas, we welcome people (and dogs) from all walks of life. Anyone, regardless of their race, creed, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, marital status, or age, has a home here. Love, progress, and acceptance will always have a seat at our bar.

Nearest Major Market: Santa Rosa

Nearest Secondary Market: Petaluma

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