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This role oversees corporate brand, enterprise storytelling, reputation management, media relations, executive communications, and external engagement efforts that advance Driscoll's business objectives, policy and stakeholder priorities and reinforce its position as the global market leader in fresh berries.As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this individual develops integrated communication strategies that promote Driscoll's purpose, values, innovation, sustainability initiatives, grower partnerships, and business priorities across global markets. The role works closely with leaders across Sustainability, Government Affairs, Legal, HR, Commercial, and Operations to ensure consistent messaging and proactive stakeholder engagement.\n\nResponsibilities\nCorporate Brand & Reputation\nDevelop and execute a global corporate communications strategy aligned with Driscoll's values, business objectives and brand strategy, and focus on building trust\nShape and maintain a consistent corporate narrative that reflects Driscoll's purpose, values, innovation, sustainability commitments, and leadership in the berry industry\nStrengthen and protect the company's corporate brand through proactive storytelling and strategic communications, positioning trust and reputation management as an ongoing enterprise capability\nLead enterprise issues management and crisis communications planning and response, including proactive risk sensing, escalation guidance, and senior-leadership counsel on matters that may affect corporate trust or reputation\nCoordinate with the Chief Marketing Officer and partner with Brand, Marketing, and Market Insights teams to ensure corporate, brand, and market-facing communications efforts are aligned, mutually reinforcing, and informed by business and consumer context\nMeasure and monitor reputation drivers, stakeholder sentiment, and emerging issues that may affect the company's brand and credibility\nProvide strategic communications counsel to executive leadership on high-impact business matters and reputation risks\nGovernment and Stakeholder Engagement\nCollaborate with Sustainability, Legal, Government Affairs, Food Safety, Operations, and business leaders to develop and communicate the company's priorities on matters affecting agriculture, labor, trade, food systems, water stewardship, sustainability, and other issues as needed. Develop messaging and assess reputational implications of policies and issues. Support functional experts to effectively engage stakeholders on these issues\nPartner with Government Affairs leaders to develop communication strategies supporting public policy priorities, regulatory engagement, and license-to-operate objectives in key markets\nPartner closely with communications leaders in regional business units to ensure consistent corporate messaging, coordinated stakeholder engagement, and effective reputation management across global markets\nEngage with industry associations, agricultural organizations, and strategic external stakeholders to shape and help implement communications strategies and campaigns that reflect Driscoll’s priorities\nMonitor external policy, regulatory, and industry media and content that may influence company operations or reputation\nExternal Relations\nOversee global media relations and serve as a senior spokesperson when appropriate. Manage senior leaders’ global media opportunities and ensure leaders are prepared for media engagements and questions\nBuild and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, trade media, and industry thought leaders\nLead external stakeholder engagement strategies to build trust and strengthen relationships with customers, growers, industry partners, community organizations, and influencers, ensuring engagement plans support enterprise reputation priorities and maintain narrative alignment across markets\nOversee digital reputation strategies, social listening programs, and emerging-channel engagement to identify opportunities and risks, support reputation governance, and inform senior leadership on emerging issues\nDevelop executive visibility and thought leadership programs that elevate Driscoll's reputation and showcase company innovation and expertise on global issues\n\nCandidate Profile\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Affairs, Business, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree\n12+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public affairs, reputation management, media relations, or a closely related discipline\nAt least 5 years in a senior communications leadership role with enterprise, regional, or global scope\nExpertise in corporate brand and reputation; issues and crisis communications; public affairs; global media relations; executive communications; external stakeholder engagement; thought leadership; organizational transformation communications; enterprise storytelling; senior leadership counsel; and cross-functional stakeholder alignment\nExpert written, verbal, and presentation skills; advanced strategic communications planning and message development; advanced media relations and spokesperson capability; advanced measurement and insights; proficiency with communications and media-monitoring platforms\nSpanish proficiency highly desired\nExperience leading communications teams, managing PR agency partners, and directing complex cross-functional initiatives across matrixed, global, or highly visible business environments\nPreferred (other) Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in communications, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or a related field\nExperience in agriculture, food, consumer products, sustainability, or another highly visible and regulated global industry\nDemonstrated success advising C-suite executives and managing sensitive, high-impact reputation matters\nExperience operating across cultures, regions, and complex matrixed organizations \nEstablished relationships with business, consumer, trade, agriculture, or policy media\nAccreditation in Public Relations (APR) or comparable professional credential\nLocation:\n***Please Note: Due to the highly collaborative nature of this position, the selected candidate will be located at our corporate headquarters in Watsonville, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided for highly qualified candidates, but remote work is not authorized.***\nCompensation & Benefits:\nThe following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.\nSalary Range estimated for the Sr. Director Global External Communications: $225,000 to $260,000 USD.\nDriscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include: 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 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