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Close Sr Manager, External Communication Apply Today Company Rite Aid Shift Day Job Type Full time Requisition JR044056 Last Updated 2024-12-06 Department Public Relations Job Locations Valley Green - Corporate - 200 Newberry Commons, Etters, PA, 17319 Remote- United States Job Summary The primary purpose of this position is to partner with the Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer to protect, enhance and promote the organization's reputation among key external stakeholders, including media, vendors customers. We are seeking an individual that can drive a thoughtful and proactive public relations program in partnership with agencies and internal partners. The senior manager will have experience and a point of view relative to the role of earned media in organizational planning, cross-channel storytelling, and values-led thought leadership. Frequent independent judgments are essential. Job Responsibilities Identify and communicate compelling stories about Rite Aid to help educate key stakeholders, including the media and vendors, translating complex company initiatives into digestible, short content that ties back to the business and larger strategy. Deploy best practice in story creation to tell our story and highlight successes.Oversee development of media relations and corporate communications content, including press releases, talking points, key messages, statements and social content as relevant.Work with/support Chief of Communications to develop an executive thought leadership program, develop content for executive leadership, brainstorm, and develop executive media strategies and programs to drive positive media coverage.Serve in a leadership role on “inside/out” storytelling campaigns specific to employee stories/employer brand, in partnership with cross-functional partners.Conduct proactive media relations to properly position Rite Aid in key markets and publications.rovide communications support for Rite Aid Healthy Futures, a public charity affiliated with Rite Aid. qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)

Required or Preferred

Bachelor Degree

English, Communications, Journalism (a plus)

Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required or Preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

Required

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience

Areas of Experience (Pharmacy, Compliance, E-commerce, Retail, etc)

Required or Preferred

10 years of experience in Public Relations or Journalism

Required

Experience managing or working with public relations agencies on campaigns

Preferred

The typical starting pay range for this position is between $115,670 - $165,885 annually, although wages can very based on experience and geography. 

why rite aid

If you want to make a difference, Rite Aid is the right place.

While Rite Aid is big, it still feels small — you and your work are never lost in the crowd. You know the leaders, and they recognize your impact. Teams are tightly knit and agile. Small groups, courageous enough to meet our goals in new ways. You can take your work, your team, or your business to the next level without being slowed down by a ton of process or layers of approval. For anyone with intent to grow, you can reinvent yourself in a new role or take on a new challenge while helping us reinvent Rite Aid and innovate our industry.

Wherever you work in the Rite Aid family, your diverse perspectives and fierce commitment enable us to deliver on the promise of ’whole health for life’ for communities around our country.

And that makes the biggest difference of all.

Rite Aid is on the front lines of delivering healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million Americans each day.

Through our RxEvolution strategy, Rite Aid is re-imagining the neighborhood pharmacy as a destination for total health and wellness – the place where traditional medicine and alternative therapies come together in perfect harmony.

We believe in the power of pharmacy to provide trusted and accessible care that helps our customers go beyond healthy and get thriving. An essential part of our RxEvolution includes empowering our pharmacists to engage more with customers – while also updating our product mix to favor better-for-you and free-from options that our customers value.

Rite Aid Corporation is also proud to be one of the nation's leading drugstore chains. With approximately 2,500 stores in 19 states, we have a strong presence on both the East and West Coasts, employing more than 51,000 associates.

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Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we identify a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

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