Communications Manager

at  Danone

About the job
Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. We are proud to be a B Corp certified organisation which is reshaping the future of food, one delicious, nutritious product at a time.
We’re currently seeking a Communications Manager to join our General Secretary Group in Sydney, Australia. This pivotal role involves overseeing internal communications across Australia and New Zealand, as well as supporting external communications. You’ll have the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships both within Danone and externally.

• Independent Management of Internal Communications: Take charge of the internal communications program across Australia and New Zealand.
• Media Relations and Press Releases: Handle press releases and serve as the primary point of contact when interacting with the media.
• Creative Content Generation: Create engaging content, both in traditional formats and digitally.
• Event Coordination and Enhancement: Collaborate closely with HR and other internal stakeholders to organise and manage internal events (such as the annual company conference and milestone celebrations) that enhance our employee value proposition.
• Global and Regional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with global and regional internal stakeholders, as well as relevant charities and nonprofit organisations, to further our sustainability and broader corporate social responsibility commitments.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with media stakeholders.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Provide detailed monthly reports and handle ad-hoc reporting for both internal and external purposes.
  About you
  You’re a proactive go-getter with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You also excel at building and maintaining relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders. Your creative ideas breathe life into the company’s various initiatives through effective communication.