Manager, Media Relations

San Francisco, CA
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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
You're an original. So are we.
We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the modern blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.
Where we lead, others follow. For more than 170 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga.
About the Job
  • You will report into the Sr. Director, CEO and Impact Communications Actions
  • You will develop core messaging to bring the organizations’ purpose and priorities to life through dynamic storytelling that resonates with our target audiences, specifically our business strategies and performance, community engagement and purpose storytelling
  • Develop proactive and reactive media strategies tied to business milestones and news that impact our reputation among business, industry and finance audiences
  • Manage important media relationships at relevant business, trade and industry publications
  • Build connections with our team members across the business to develop unique stories that exemplify progress made against our core business strategies
  • Partner with community affairs and Levi Strauss Foundation to shape and implement internal and external communications to build awareness and understanding of LSF and corporate philanthropy
  • Initiate research, writing and production of executive communications, including issues briefs, media talking points, social content, speeches, and presentations
  • Operate as a member of the editorial team and help create content for owned channels
  • Manage external communications operations, including leading team meetings and planning sessions
  • Coordinate media mailbox monitoring, working across the corporate affairs and brand PR teams to ensure inbounds are responded to promptly
  • Track and evaluate inbound and proactive external awards, recognition and conference/speaking engagements
  • Analyze media coverage to gauge PR effectiveness and make data-driven adjustments
  • Monitor message pull-through and measure message effectiveness
About You
  • University degree with 5+ years of experience in external communications, media relations and public affairs
  • Agency or in-house experience preferable, including apparel and retail industry experience
  • Understanding of apparel and retail industry news and trends and ability to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling tied to LS&Co.’s narrative priorities
  • Experience with business leaders and outside experts
  • Understanding of communications measurement
  • Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
The expected starting salary range for this role is $96,600- $146,200 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact. We value the unique combination of talents, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, making our collective success possible.
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:
  • 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
  • Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations
  • Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise
  • Paid Family Leave
#LI-Hybrid
EOE M/F/Disability/Vets
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USA
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time
Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

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