Manager, Corporate External Communications

Reporting to our Senior Director of Communications, you will lead the development and execution of external communication strategies that support Conagra’s business objectives and enhance the company’s reputation. You will serve as a trusted advisor and spokesperson, managing high-visibility initiatives across media relations, thought leadership, sustainability, and crisis communications. This position requires a strategic communicator who can collaborate across functions, influence senior leaders, and deliver compelling narratives that resonate with external audiences.

Your Impact :

• Lead strategic communications initiatives that shape and protect Conagra’s corporate reputation, including programs related to corporate social responsibility, growth strategies, and key message platforms.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to support the company’s sustainability efforts, including messaging for the citizenship report, website, social media, and executive presentations.
• Serve as a spokesperson and media liaison, cultivating relationships with key journalists and managing both proactive and reactive media engagements.
• Identify and prepare executives and subject matter experts for speaking engagements and media interviews, including coaching and development of supporting materials.
• Manage external communications during issues and crises, ensuring timely, accurate, and aligned messaging.
• Oversee communications related to mergers, acquisitions, and business transformations that impact external perceptions of the company.
• Lead the development of case studies and storytelling content in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Ensure brand consistency across external communications, presentations, and visual materials.
• Support digital media strategy and execution, including website and social media content, with a focus on continuous improvement based on performance metrics.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to inform strategy and provide insights to company leadership.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to align communication strategies with business goals.
• Manage agency partners and vendors, including scope of work and budget oversight.
• Track and evaluate communication program effectiveness, applying insights to optimize future initiatives.

Your Experience :

Number of Days in Office :   3-4

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Compensation :

Annual Base Salary : $125,000.00 - $155,000.00

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to : location, relevant experience / level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits :

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role :