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Houston Hybrid Role: In-office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday.

Role Overview:

This role is responsible for strategic content planning across all communications workstreams and production management of multimedia content. The person in this role will work to improve both content strategy planning and execution (e.g., aligning content to the strategy, identifying strategy gaps) as well as lead multimedia content production (e.g., messaging, storytelling, storyboarding).

Primary Areas of Responsibility: 

• Editorial Planning – Lead and manage the centralized editorial calendar on ClickUp to ensure strategic content alignment, prioritization and deployment success across internal communication platforms. Regularly analyzes content pipeline to identify areas for improvement and/or efficiency to deliver a great, consistent communications experience to Sysco colleagues.

• Manage editorial calendar and process – lead weekly and monthly editorial meetings, provide short- and long-term views into content plans to drive awareness, alignment and execution across the team.

• Make strategic editorial planning decisions – manage air traffic control of communications and partner with communications managers to determine the best distribution methods for campaigns.

• Optimize Colleague Communications Experience - Works with the Communications team to develop communications strategies that deliver plans and programs that meet business needs and drive a communications experience that is beneficial to the colleague experience.

• Manage Multimedia Content Production– partner with communications managers on photography shot list, storyboarding and visual asset collection for video projects. Work with production partners to set pre-production alignment and timelines on projects to manage client expectations.

• Platform Partner – Work alongside platforms manager to determine any areas of optimization in the content calendaring process and any changes that needs to be made to The Dish News platform.

• Template Resource Development – Work with partners and communications managers to determine any creative needs (templates, banners, images, etc.) or process documentation and build out tools and resources for the team to enhance the Sysco Way of Communicating.

Additional Areas of Contribution:

• Lead and develop communication strategies and approaches that reach targeted internal and external stakeholder(s).

• Drive associate awareness, alignment and action to support functional goals and priorities as well as company vision, values, strategy and initiatives. 

• Support desired business outcomes through message development, appropriate channel mix and creative. Leverage change management tools as appropriate or necessary.

• Build engagement among associates and leaders in a manner that builds trust, inspires teamwork and gets business results. 

• Build appropriate Sysco business acumen to be able to develop appropriate approaches and counsel.

• Find and share relevant news on The Dish News and all appropriate channels.

• Ensure message alignment with overall Sysco strategy and culture.

• Support leaders (with speeches, talking points, email messages, etc.) to communicate internally and externally through effective storytelling.

• Provide support to communicate Sysco Speaks results and action plans to internal stakeholders.

• Develop communication messages and approach for significant organizational changes and appointments.

• Support significant meetings and events; drive communications planning and content as required for functional activities and events.

• Drive and share stories that celebrate associates and recognize team accomplishments.

People/Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner for assigned functional leadership and their respective organizations.

• Demonstrate a strong customer and service mindset

• Establish a level of trust and credibility to be able to influence and coach leaders

• Always demonstrate a high degree of diplomacy and professionalism, especially in high-pressure situations or regarding confidential or sensitive information.

• Be skilled in active listening and be highly perceptive of situational awareness.

• Build and manage relationships with Communications team members, business and functional leads and other critical stakeholders to promote the strategic agenda, identify communications opportunities, and foster collaboration and mutual support.

• Demonstrate ability to work with across multiple organizational and geographical lines.

• Demonstrate ability to work independently, manage up as appropriate and engage resources as required.

• Manage outside vendors as required (for graphics, video and event production, etc.)

• Demonstrate and role model the Sysco Values.

Required Minimum Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Communications/Planning

• BA or BS in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or another applicable field

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, presentation development, editing and proofreading skills

• Ability to learn/build necessary Sysco business acumen

• Ability to learn/build competencies with Sysco technology tools

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments from conception to completion on deadline with minimal supervision; excellent attention to detail

• Experience with internal and/or external communications, marketing or production program including planning, execution and measurement

• Experience with creative process and applicable tools to design appropriate visuals and collateral (presentations, graphics, videos, etc.) for effective message delivery

• Able to define success criteria, identify project risks, opportunities and core stakeholders

• Ability to work cross functionally to drive consensus and alignment

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused listener able to work quickly, thoughtfully and collaboratively with different personalities

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of three days in-office per week.

Must be able to do limited travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies.

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Based in Houston

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.