Strategic Communications Specialist

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company

Strategic Communications Specialist supporting integrated communications strategies at Mom’s Meals. Collaborating with marketing and cross-functional teams to enhance visibility and storytelling across channels.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeAnkeny • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and execution of integrated communications plans aligned with business priorities
Translate complex business priorities and initiatives into clear, audience-relevant messaging across communications channels
Execute day-to-day media relations efforts, including media list development, pitching, follow-up and drafting materials such as news releases, briefing documents and talking points
Own social media content planning and editorial calendar execution, including aligning content to campaigns and business priorities, as well as day-to-day scheduling and publishing
Support executive visibility through development of social content, contributed content and briefing materials
Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment and consistency across communications and campaigns
Monitor media coverage and social media performance, summarizing insights and supporting recommendations to improve results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field
2-4 years of experience in public relations, communications or social media
Demonstrated experience supporting media relations and managing social media channels
Strong writing and editing skills across a variety of formats and audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong attention to detail
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple communications workstreams with increasing independence

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice
401(k) match
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Health, dental and vision insurance
Maternity/paternity leave
Health savings account (HSA)
Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent

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Hard Skills & Tools

media relationssocial media managementwritingeditingcontent planningeditorial calendar executionproject managementcommunications strategyaudience analysisinsight summarization

Soft Skills

attention to detailcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsindependenceprioritizationcreativityadaptabilityproblem-solvingstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in public relationsBachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in journalism