Director of Communications, Circle K

Circle K

Location:
United States of America, Charlotte

Category:
Public Relations

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Job Description:

The Director of Communications will be a key leader in the development of the communications and public relations strategy for a publicly traded, Fortune 200 global company. The Director will promote and protect the Couche-Tard and Circle K brands and reputations as among the world's preferred destinations for convenience and mobility.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee U.S. media relations and public relations for Circle K
Develop and execute earned media strategies
Manage day-to-day inbound inquiries from U.S. consumer, business, trade and local media
Provide strategic counsel and support to U.S. Operations business units on local earned media opportunities, community initiatives, and issues and incident response
Collaborate with Marketing on U.S. Consumer PR campaigns
Plan and implement internal and external communications supporting other Global Functions
Write/develop and edit press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, FAQs, media holding statements, presentations, video scripts, blog pieces, website and social media copy
Maintain understanding of external environment, current events and emerging topics and issues
Work with cross-functional teams to develop, maintain and update crisis communications plans and materials
Manage relationships with U.S. public relations agencies

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent professional experience
At least 8-10 years of experience in media relations and corporate communications (in-house or agency)
Strategic thinker with proven experience developing and implementing successful communications programs
Demonstrated success working with local and top-tier national media
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills with extensive experience writing, editing and developing content
Proficiency in crisis communications and issues management
Experience representing an organization as an official spokesperson
Experience working with executive leadership and handling confidential information
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Capacity to handle multiple assignments concurrently and collaborate with leaders and colleagues across multiple geographies and divisions
Willing to travel up to 15% of the time for business purposes

Nice to have:

French language skills a plus
Preferably experience in retail, fuel, foodservice or similar organization serving a wide geographic area with a large front-line workforce

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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