What You'll be Doing:

• ​​Review current events to identify potential reputational intersections with the company and alert the appropriate business leaders so preventive steps can be taken.

• Identify macro issues/trends (e.g., growth of AI) that could impact our reputation and make recommendations on how Meijer can position itself effectively.

• Play a key role in the company's efforts to mitigate emerging issues, including developing mitigation and communication strategies.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the company's reputation-oriented messaging remains up-to-date.

• Screening potential partners to identify reputational risks.

• Play a key role in the company's crisis preparedness efforts, including assisting with crisis simulations and maintaining crisis communications protocols.

• Serve as a point person for the company's engagement with NGOs (non-government organizations) and advocacy groups.

• Lead the department's reputation management reporting.

• Support other external communications programs as needed.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Change Management, or related fields.

• Minimum 10 years of communications experience in a corporate or agency setting with 5 years of issues and crisis communications experience

• Exceptional intrapersonal skills and the ability to provide counsel to team members at all levels, including senior leadership

• Proven ability to build trust and respect among internal partners

• Strong business acumen

• Commitment to continuous improvement

• Strong understanding of how to use data and technology to produce advanced communications work

• Extremely strong writing capabilities

• Strong organizational skills

• Calm demeanor suited for working in a fast-paced environment

• Enthusiasm for issues and crisis communications work