Posted
29-Apr-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
United States of America
Location
Miami, FL
Lead recruiter
Janiqua Davis
Function
All Communications
Reporting Line
Vice President, Global Corporate Communications
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Management (Directors)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Your Opportunity

The Director of Communications for North America is responsible for internal and external communications for one of the largest regions of the business. Join PRWeek 2022 Best Place to Work In-House team. We are a team of storytellers, creators and content builders who showcase our business, our culture and our people. We are a small, but very successful group of communications aficionados. How? We work as a team, respect deadlines, roll up our sleeves and love a challenge.

About You

This role is for a strategic, creative thinking, best-in-class communicator who is an excellent writer, organized and ready to think outside the box. You know how to inspire and motivate teams to bring campaigns to life but also jump in and get in the weeds. You are a strategic, seasoned leader, who can do it all - plan, prioritize and execute with excellence, managing C-Suite executives with grace and a constant flow of projects and personalities. You thrive on coming up with the next greatest way to bring a story to life - be it through written, audio, or visual mediums. You are a highly engaged employee and want to bring everyone along for the journey.  You are the voice for the Senior Leaders of Bacardi, working behind the scenes to keep Bacardi Primos informed, engaged, and excited about our storied organization. You are also the connection to the outside world, creating scroll-stopping headlines for the press that showcase our leadership in trends, culture, and the industry.  

This role will report to the VP of Global Corporate Communication, and will be based in our Miami, FL corporate office (Hybrid schedule). (Not eligible for Remote or locations outside of the Miami/Fort-Lauderdale area.)

RESPONSIBILITIES

With our consumer at the heart your key focus will be
  • Lead Corporate Communications for Bacardi in North America and reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Corporate Communications serving as strategic storyteller, change influencer, and content creator
  • Provide strategic communications guidance for regional leadership and change management programs supporting the Regional President and Leadership Team
  • Have a pulse on the news externally to identify headline-making news ideas, pitches and press releases that drive our business priorities
  • Manage a direct report focused on Internal Communications for the region
  • Collaborate with Corporate Communication leads in other regions to ensure consistent messaging across the global organization
  • Produce visual and written content to reinforce internal campaigns
  • Work closely with agency teams to activate innovative Internal Comms, including Global and Regional webcasts, live in-person events, Digital Video series and more

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The skills and experience needed to create your legacy
  • You are passionate about company culture and delivering great work that is creative and informative.
  • Embodying a Founder’s mentality; an entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to be self-directed are highly prized qualities in this team.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
  • 7-10 years of experience of internal comms, PR and/or journalism and publicity experience, preferably supporting a corporate environment in a leadership capacity
  • Ability to work autonomously, leading projects and reporting back into various teams across functions on progress, issues, and successes.
  • Proficient in Adobe PhotoShop. Other graphic design and publishing software knowledge a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; proven skills as copy editor
  • Expertise in social media channels, best practices to drive engagement and trending content and apps

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

  • Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
  • Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
  • People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
  • Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
  • Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience


Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 


U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

PERKS OF WORKING WITH US

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

  • Competitive Pay Package
  • Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
  • Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

  • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
  • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
  • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
  • And much more!
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE                  Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE A Founder

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

LIFE INSIDE BACARDI Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

Watch our career stories