Job Title:
         

Senior Director of Public Relations/Communications

Job Number:
         

1742377

Location:
         

Dallas, TX


“Welcome!” That’s what we say to more than a million people every day who enjoy our award-winning restaurants. And it’s also what we say to exceptional professionals who make hospitality their business. As a multi-billion dollar global leader in casual dining, Brinker International is dedicated to creating outstanding guest experiences as well as unique and rewarding pathways for professional achievement.

Experience a culture infused with the spirit, warmth and generosity of hospitality and discover the unique opportunities of Brinker International.


The Senior Director of Communications will be responsible for planning, budgeting, executing and measuring the effectiveness of Brinker’s Public Relations and Media communications.  Will work on leading strategic marketing/social media campaigns to brand and communicate new program development initiatives.  Must be able to effectively collaborate across multiple departments and levels of leadership.  Strong internal communications experience and ability to build strong team member engagement throughout the entire organization.  Will bring a strategic, visionary and milestones mindset to the role.  This position reports to the Chief PeopleWorks Officer.

Responsibilities:

    * Works at developing internal and external communications programs that create positive recognition of the company’s vision, values and business strategies and to increase team member engagement
    * Oversees and directs the resolution of issues or concerns that could impact the company, its brands, or its manufacturing operations
    * Leads and manages a team of public relations and internal communications professionals, creative staff and outside agencies
    * Provide public relations counsel and advice to Brinker and its brands on managing specific media relations issues.  Prepare individuals for media interviews as appropriate.
    * Serves as a company spokesperson on corporate matters, including financial results, business strategies, and crises
    * Managing development of and writing news releases, scripts, speeches, web content, presentations, announcements and other material while ensuring all messages align with Brinker initiatives. 



Qualifications:

    * Bachelors Degree; MBA desirable 
    * Minimum of 10-15 years related experience of progressively more senior and complex marketing communication
    * A keen understanding of how to craft and communicate a compelling message, and the ability to command the respect of – and influence – a wide variety of audiences, both external and internal.
    * Demonstrated ability leading strategic marketing/social media, branding and program development, communications strategies, along with crisis management experience.
    * Experience working with media, ad agencies, interactive firms and public relations companies.
    * A high degree of comfort working at the senior management level and across different functional groups.
    * Experience serving as spokesperson to the media
    * Ability to communicate cause-related marketing and multi-unit or restaurant companies a plus.