External Communications Specialist (Finance)
What You'll Do:
As an External Communications Specialist, you'll help shape how the world sees Americold. You'll support media relations, reputation management, and thought leadership efforts that elevate our brand and build trust with key stakeholders.
- Develop and distribute press releases, media pitches, and bylined articles that showcase Americold's leadership and innovation
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify compelling storylines and trends for external use
- Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts, especially in trade and business press
- Monitor and analyze media coverage to assess sentiment and identify opportunities or risks
- Support external events and community relations campaigns that align with Americold's brand and values
- Manage the award submission process to ensure the company receives recognition across relevant industries
- Assist with executive visibility efforts, including speaking engagements and conference participation
- Support crisis communications planning and execution as needed
What Experience and Education You Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
- One (1) year of experience in a similar role
What Could Set You Apart:
- Membership in PRSA or similar professional organizations
- Experience with media monitoring tools (e.g., Meltwater, Cision)
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to grammar, punctuation, and tone
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- A proactive, collaborative, and flexible approach to communications
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions
- Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending
- Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work
- Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
- May require travel by automobile and airplane
- May require visiting facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing
- May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds
- Requires the use of various electronic tools
- Occasionally works evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings
- Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes
- Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What We Offer:
Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
ABOUT US
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
