Job Description

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• Collaborate with Marketing cross-functional teams including Brand Management, Calendar Planning, Creative Development, Social Engagement, Paid Media, Partnerships and other teams for successful and timely launch of new brand messages, products and services
• Lead a high performing agency team to drive the execution of strategic media relations plans and contribute ideation & counsel to larger marketing team on buzzworthy ideas that will generate press and goodwill for the brand with target consumers.
• Continuously identify new partnerships, programs and initiatives to drive the brand vision and amplify the national messages. Measure ROI and impressions across initiatives to gauge success and inform future investment.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key national consumer media and influencers. Lead and manage the day-to-day handling of media inquiries.
• Take active lead in developing a robust PR / Comms strategy to leverage key partnerships, innovations and messaging for the Pizza Hut brand.
• Lead preparation of company spokespeople for media engagements. Prepare key talking points and mock Q&A; to ensure consistency of messages via media interviews.
• Work with multiple stakeholders across the organization to support key Company objectives while ensuring consistency across the company\'s brand & voice.
• Manage sensitive issues to maintain company\'s good reputation. Work closely with Pizza Hut legal team, Food Quality team, HR and Franchisees as needed to navigate crisis communications in a highly responsive and collaborative manner.

• Bachelor\'s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business or a related field;

• Minimum of 10 years of public/media relations experience or experience in a similar role
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills with confidence to serve as the company\'s spokesperson when needed and media train executives
• Proven track record of planning and leading successful national PR campaigns in a highly competitive category
• Experience in crisis management and resolving issues through public communications
• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills. Builds strong formal and informal networks needed to achieve business goals. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners and teams.
• Up to 10% travel

• QSR experience or similar field

Pizza Hut