Communications Associate

Requisition ID: 36155

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights:

In the role of Communications Associate working in Chicago, Illinois you will be part of the Americas Communications and Corporate Affairs Team.  You will spend approximately six months in each functional area including digital, internal, and corporate affairs, learning at a high level how they operate while working on project-based items that help in that learning process. At the conclusion of the program, you will transition into a permanent role based on your skills, interests, and current openings.

This position reports to the Communications Manager and works closely with various teams across the company.

What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Provide operational support to assigned functional areas and work closely with respective team to scope out and execute deliverables
• Gain a broad understanding of the functional area, key responsibilities, connections between other areas within communications and corporate affairs and across the company
• Lead a project designed to dig deeper into the functional area or a business opportunity, create a project plan, communicate status updates, and present final deliverables throughout each assignment
• Help tell the Molson Coors story to internal and external audiences through written communications, social media, video production and more.
• Identify untold stories within the business and create plans for telling them across different media.  

Key Ingredients: 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications Media, or related backgrounds
• Must have successfully completed Molson Coors Early Talent Program and demonstrated a capacity for future growth and leadership ability
• You have deep understanding of social media and current best practices, particularly relating to a corporate entity
• You have working knowledge of visual storytelling best practices
• You have exceptional writing and communications skills
• You are a risk taker who identifies areas of opportunities and devises solutions
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn

Beverage Bonuses:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities 
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail [email protected] .