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Sr Communications Manager, Corporate Media Relations(Remote Or Hybrid)

Employer
Target
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Start date
Mar 6, 2023
Closing date
Mar 18, 2023

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Category
Retail / Wholesale
Employment Status
Full Time
Description:
Job Title: Sr. Communications Manager, Corporate Media Relations

Classification: Exempt

Date: January 2023

About Us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

Target's industry-leading Enterprise Communications team owns the sharing of Target's story both internally and externally. We are professional communicators who use our expertise in public relations, executive communications, crisis management and internal communications to influence business decisions, strengthen Target's reputation and motivate guests to shop. Through integrated storytelling, we build confidence, pride and advocacy.

The Enterprise Communications team builds confidence, pride and advocacy for Target, connecting and counseling companywide to move our $100-billion business forward. Using our wide-reaching access and influence, we shape Target's culture and protect and strengthen its reputation, and we help to drive traffic, sales and guest loyalty.

We're looking for bold communicators and relationship-focused pros who think strategically and creatively, and are committed to excellent execution and top-quality storytelling for all stakeholders. Comprised of everything from public relations, internal editorial, and experiential and multimedia production, to executive communication and crisis management, Enterprise Communications offers a world-class canvas for communicators to serve Target's millions of stakeholders.

As a Sr. Corporate Media Relations Specialist you will:
  • Serve on the media relations team, supporting core business areas such as Corporate Responsibility, DEI, Finance, HR and Operations
  • Develop and execute media relations strategies that support Target's cultural, business and reputation goals in dedicated business areas
  • Engage and influence media coverage of Target news
  • Build and maintain beneficial relationships with media, including national, business, consumer, trade and diverse-owned media
  • Serve as company spokesperson
  • Support Target leaders and team members during all media engagements, providing strategic insight and counsel on the media landscape
  • Respond appropriately and timely to all media inquiries
  • Develop and execute significant media plans such as Holiday communications, owned brand launches, or Financial Community Day to drive outstanding results
  • Support media events involving Target
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships across the enterprise to deliver important and strategic stories in media
  • Work across an integrated communications model, partnering closely with communications specialties such as content strategy, editorial, video production, social media, and crisis communications
  • Consistently demonstrate behaviors aligned to Target's values of Inclusivity, Connection, and Drive
  • Other duties as assigned

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You:
  • Minimum of 4 year degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in media relations, with experience at global agency and/or in-house corporate communications teams.
  • Strong team player, highly effective at collaborating and influencing internal partners, inclusive of senior leadership, and build strong relationships across large, matrixed organization.
  • Strong business acumen
  • Storytelling mindset
  • Excellent news writing and awareness. Ability to craft company responses to media
  • 10% Travel


Preferred:
  • Substantial media relations experience across consumer, business, and trade media
  • Track record of working effectively with media
  • Crisis communications experience
  • Experience with large, well-known or top ranked brands


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This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. The salary range is :$85,400.00 USD - $153,700.00 USD. Pay is based on several factors which may include, but are not limited to education, work experience, certifications, labor markets, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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