The Hershey Company

Director, Communications

The Hershey Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hershey • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Architect comprehensive executive visibility across platforms, audiences, and moments.
  • Establish external positioning first, then translate for internal audiences.
  • Lead editorial standards and quality control across all channels.
  • Lead strategic partnership with CHRO on employee communications aligned with business cycles, planning periods, and strategic milestones.
  • Ensure business strategy and culture priorities land effectively with employees.
  • Design and lead enterprise events (Leader Forums, Enterprise Meetings) and digital platforms as activation mechanisms for external narrative.
  • Develop content architecture across all channels.
  • Own brand voice, message consistency, quality control, and editorial guidelines across external and internal communications.
  • Develop team editorial skills and capabilities.
  • Coach direct reports, build team editorial capabilities, and elevate the strategic value of the communications function as a business enabler.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 10-12 years of progressive communications experience with demonstrated strategic leadership.
  • Proven experience partnering with C-suite executives.
  • Experience leading enterprise communications strategy and large-scale employee communications.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience with focus on team development and capability building.
Benefits
  • The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
communications strategycontent architectureeditorial standardsquality controlemployee communicationsstrategic partnershipevent designdigital platformsbrand voicemessage consistency
Soft Skills
strategic leadershippeople leadershipteam developmentcoachingcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillscapability buildingnarrative developmentstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree