About the Intermountain Division

Grow with us. Bring your energy and unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our communities.

We have an opening for a Communication & Community Affairs Manager in the Intermountain Division. This role reports to the Director of Human Resources and is located in Boise, Idaho.

Support the development and execution of proactive communications initiatives across top-tier and consumer-facing media outlets. This position will directly work with senior leaders and partner closely with the Division Communication leads, Investor Relations, Legal and core departments throughout the business to support PR programming that is integrated across all appropriate channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the division leadership team to develop and execute enterprise-level communications plans that tell a cohesive ACI story through an integrated communication approach.
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop corporate messaging and PR strategies that bolster corporate reputation including executive thought leadership messaging; private label brands; health/Rx; sustainability & environmental and community & foundation.
• Manage in-bound company media inquiries.
• Maintain active relationships with trade publications with a focus on storytelling that supports ACI's key strategic imperatives.
• Establish strong working relationships with division PR teams, supporting -as needed - on local initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally to drive ACI storytelling across marketing channels.
• Draft messaging and media materials including press releases, communications guides, talking points, FAQ, media statements, web content, speeches and presentations.
• Manage program budget trackers.
Act as government relations liaison for ACI with local Grocery Associations and Chambers.

Requirements:

• Experience developing strategic communications programs and managing external agencies.
• 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; deep understanding of media relations strategies and tactics.
• Strong business acumen and experience partnering with a variety of business stakeholders, able to influence and counsel executives and cross-departmental groups.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to bring together different views, goals, and needs to find alignment and deliver business value.
• Ability to deal with confidential information.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or writing-intensive field of study preferred.
Five to seven (5-7) years of previous experience in corporate communications or public relations experience (previous food experience preferred)

About Albertsons

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose : to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

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We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

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