Communication Specialist Italy

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Communication Specialist Italy

Apply locations Milan, Italy time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-114374

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

You will execute communications activities including publishing, measurement coordination and other operational activities across internal and/or external channels.

How you will contribute

In this role, you will execute media relations, government affairs, internal communications and community engagement activities across markets. You will monitor and measure communication channels and/or advocacy activity, including but not limited to traditional media, social media, media hotlines, lobbying audit and more. In addition, you will support operational activities to deliver key internal and external communication priorities, including content development and event planning execution, collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, and ensure activities are delivered within budget.

What you will bring

A desire to lead the future for our company and accelerate you career with experience and knowledge in:

• Professional office experience in a large, matrix multinational company
• Interest in communications or government affairs and issues management
• Achieving results, attention to details and working under pressure with a collaborative approach
• Analytical and time management skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication
• Learning agility to leverage digital tools and systems such as MS Office applications, SharePoint, design and video editing software

More about this role

What makes working at Mondelez International so special? Many things. The iconic brands and global nature of our business. The continuous innovation and endless opportunities to grow. The chance, each and every day, to put a smile on people’s faces. We’re the world’s leading maker of Chocolate, Biscuits, Candy and Gum with billion-dollar brands like Philadelphia, Sottilette, ORO SAIWA, Oreo, Milka, TUC, Fonzies and we now have an exciting opportunity to join our team ( review)

Are you passionate about Communication and have an external communication background?

Acting as Communication Specialist will give you the opportunity to follow your own development path supporting the Italian business managing relationships with different levels of the organization.
You will be given exposure to the business locally at an international level becoming the point of reference for the Italian population.

Purpose of Position:

Implement the yearly communication plan according to the business priorities and the global/Meu initiatives.

External Communications

Provide external communications support for Italy. Deliver an external reputation building program in Italy, support the Head of Communication and Government affairs in press office activities, and act as company spokesperson where required. In addition, the role will own, maintain and further develop the media monitoring and the Italy Mynewsdesk pages, to accommodate the needs of the Italy media environment.

Internal Communications

This role will be accountable for the day-to-day delivery of the internal communications agenda for Italy, working alongside the Head of Communication and Government affairs Italy. They will be responsible for generating content from Italy and leveraging this at a European level. The role will collaborate with local teams to identify great stories which celebrate success and help support recognition of colleagues in Italy and Europe. The role will support the digital channels (intranet, Vivaengage) and create communications materials for local leaders to ensure a vibrant communication program.

Team Support

This role will support the wider Europe CGA team. 

Main Responsibilities:

External Communications

• Deliver a reputation building program (public affairs and communications) for the Italian business, working in partnership with the Managing Directors and the leadership team where required. 
• Support team in tracking/recording media coverage using Media Inquiry Tracking and managing the Italian media monitoring service. 
• Support the business with local reputation issues – providing counsel and advice. 
• Maintain and further develop the Italian MyNewsDesk pages.
• Support in press office activities, managing local media enquiries. 

Internal Communications

• Content / story creation for Italy for use locally and in publication on Italian intranet
• Plasma Screens/newsletter in Italy
• Manage local leadership communications in Italy & Create content for Italian Townhalls
• Coordinating MEU/Local town halls & webcasts
• Support growth of community agenda by coordination of community events and community champion activities.
• Implement locally MEU/Global/Local Recognition Initiatives.

Administration

• Contribute to weekly/monthly reports on CGA activities for MEU.
• Support and create corporate presentation materials 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/Marketing.
• Native or equivalent level in Italian language (written and spoken) is mandatory. 
• At least 2 years’ experience in External Communication roles for international companies and/or PR and Communication Agencies.
• Full professional proficiency in English 
• Good written and oral skills, articulate and confident.
• The desire to build a career in any or all of the CGA sub-disciplines. Ability to work and build relationships within a remote team. 

The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland .

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

RegularCommunications and Public & Government AffairsCorporate & Government Affairs

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

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