Senior Manager, Communications

Lamb Weston

Senior Manager leading internal and external communications for Lamb Weston, a global frozen potato manufacturer. Managing strategy, media relations, executive forums, social content, and communications operations.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeEagle • Idaho, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,060 - $175,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic communication programs, with a strong focus on media relations and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, influence executives, and create compelling narratives that align with corporate goals.

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Strategic Communication ProgramsMedia Relations StrategiesTeam ManagementExceptional Writing SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Communication Strategy DevelopmentContent CreationSocial Media ManagementCrisis ManagementMedia MonitoringStorytellingPitching Earned MediaCommunication PlanningEngagement MeasurementExecutive Convenings

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaborationSimplifying Complex ConceptsFinding Alignment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Food and Agriculture CommunicationsPublicly Traded CompanyCommunications Agency ExperienceReputational Risk ManagementEmerging Issues Identification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build strategic relationships with internal customers to understand communication needs and create communication strategies and materials
Ensure team members have information needed to understand their role in the company’s success
Oversee internal communication planning and execution
Partner with the Communications team to connect team members with Lamb Weston’s corporate culture and purpose
Create channel plans, maximize engagement opportunities, and measure success
Provide communications counsel to business partners to drive company success
Protect and promote the company’s reputation through strategic media relations
Develop strategy and content for select social media channels
Support issues and crisis management, including media monitoring
Identify emerging issues, industry trends, and reputational risks
Develop and execute executive convenings and leadership forums, including messaging, content, logistics, and stakeholder experience
Drive continuous improvement across communications team operations
Report to the VP of Communications and manage a team member

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree, required
10+ years of experience in communication position, required
Previous experience in a communications agency setting, global publicly traded company and/or food and agriculture communications experience, preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing people, preferred
Experience developing and executing strategic communication programs
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
Ability to simplify complex concepts into readily understandable language and engaging storylines
Prior experience pitching and placing earned media stories
Understanding of media relations strategies and tactics
Strong experience partnering with a variety of business stakeholders
Ability to influence and counsel executives and cross-departmental groups
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to bring together different views, goals, and needs to find alignment and deliver business value

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions
Financial Planning Services
Employee Stock purchase program
Health Savings Accounts
Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Compensation and bonus incentive programs