Giant Food · 22 hours ago
Specialist External Communications & Community Relations
Hyattsville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $91K/yrGiant Food is a well-established grocery retailer with a strong community focus. The Specialist, Community Content & Impact will manage and communicate community relations initiatives, develop content strategies, and represent the brand at community events.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy for Giant Food's community channels, with a primary focus on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms
Author and post compelling thought leadership content on behalf of the Giant Food brand, positioning the company as an authority and leader in community well-being
Create and manage a content calendar that highlights community activities, activations, events, and giving initiatives
Lead the project management, development, and maintenance of the annual Better Neighbor Report, working cross-functionally to gather data and craft the narrative of Giant's social responsibility efforts
Develop and maintain the Community Boards and ongoing community well-being reports, tracking key metrics and providing insights into the impact of our programs
Maintain a centralized and accurate record of all community giving, sponsorships, and charitable activities for reporting and analysis
Design and implement a LinkedIn strategy to connect community content across various digital platforms, enhancing visibility and creating a cohesive brand narrative
Serve as a primary brand ambassador and representative for Giant Food at community activities, activations, and events
Develop targeted media pitches and coordinate with media contacts to secure favorable coverage for community and charitable work
Collaborate with the Internal Communications team to share community giving stories and program updates with associates across all internal channels
Support the planning and execution of key community programs, including store Grand Openings, Re-Grand Openings, food bank donations, and cause marketing campaigns, fundraiser 2.0
Work in partnership with the social community management agency to ensure consistent messaging and engagement on community-related topics
Review and vet incoming donations and sponsorship requests, presenting recommendations that align with Giant's four strategic giving pillars
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
Non-profit organization or in a community relations
Demonstrated experience in social media management and writing for digital platforms, particularly LinkedIn and Press Release
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively
A genuine passion for community engagement and corporate social responsibility
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarship & grant programs
Leadership development
Career advancement
Continuous learning opportunities
Access to Market USA Credit Union
Comprehensive healthcare
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
A 401k plan with up to a 5% company match
Paid time off
Employee assistance programs
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
Rewards & recognition programs
Community outreach
Countless volunteer opportunities
Company
Giant Food
Giant Food operate supermarkets in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and D.C.
Founded in 1936
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1994-10-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Diane Hicks
Senior Vice President Omnichannel Operations
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