Head of Communications TIRCCA

Job Summary

Expand your communications career at Tetra Pak in this dynamic, broad-reaching role. To deliver on our strategic goals, we are seeking a Communications Manager who will be the head of communications in TIRCCA and help further Tetra Pak’s brand and reputation in the region. In this position, you will work across functions with colleagues from communications, sales, marketing and other areas to develop, implement and drive Tetra Pak’s communication strategy in TIRCCA.

You will report to the Communications Director GME and Central Asia and you will be based in Turkey. We are looking for an energetic candidate with a passion for learning, strong strategic thinking and a drive for results. In this role, you will work across a variety of communications disciplines and subject areas and communicate regularly with a wide range of audiences, including Tetra Pak employees, key opinion leaders in the food and beverage industry, customers and consumers.

The position is open for applicants based in Istanbul (Turkey)

What you will do

• In partnership with the Communications Director, develop a comprehensive communications plan that supports the business priorities of Tetra Pak TIRCCA
• Drive implementation of communications activities: 
  • Public relations– media relations, crisis communications, corporate social responsibility initiatives, press event planning and execution, presentation material development, thought leadership activities, industry association coordination, education campaigns
  • Brand communications – maintenance of the company’s official channels and management of presence online and in social media, brand contents, sponsorships, events and tradeshows, campaigns
  • Internal communications – internal news development and distribution, intranet optimization leadership message development, town hall meeting planning and execution, internal event planning and execution, and supporting the Managing Director’s activities with the internal audiences.
• Work with agencies to develop plans and materials in alignment with established communications strategy.
• Liaise with global communications professionals in implementation of communications activities

We believe you have

• A Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field
• Fluency (both written and spoken) in English and Turkish
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Proven track record of successful communications projects and activities
• Familiarity with digital communications tools, methods and trends
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite; experience managing websites and familiarity with HTML preferred
• A highly-driven and motivated attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to quickly establish good working relationships with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Ability to navigate and influence a multi-cultural and global organization and have the mindset to constantly challenge and disrupt the status quo.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and craft succinct, relevant, and impactful messages.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint; experience managing websites and familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, or other photo/design software preferred