This position providesinternal and franchiseecommunications support for the Arby’sbrand,leading communications efforts for thebrand’snearly3,300+ U.S. restaurants, franchisees, and support center teams.They serveas a partner forArby’sleadership,helping guide messaging development, alignment,and communication to team members, franchisees, and restaurant teams. They are alsothe primary communications partner for cross-functional brand and shared services partners to prepare communications to internal and franchisee audiences, such as newsletters and standalone communications. This position also leads content development for large-scale brand conferences, as well as town halls and other brand meetings.
Ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment, has strong writing skills and ability to capture the brand voice, has had direct experience supporting executive leadership, and canprovidestrategic communications guidance to cross-functional teams. This position directly supports theArby’steamandis part of a shared services communications teamsupporting Inspire, Baskin-Robbins,Buffalo Wild Wings,Dunkin’,Jimmy John’s, and Sonic
This position is based inthe AtlantaGlobalSupport Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and implementbrandinternal communication strategies and programs that engage, inspire, and alignteam memberswiththe brand’svision, priorities, and key initiatives.
• Work closely with select leaders across Shared Services leaders, and brand leaders, on communications, includingnewsletters,announcements,and talking points
• Lead content strategy for brand meetings and events, including annual conventions.
• Collaborate with other Managers across the Inspire Communications team to coordinatecommunicationoflarge-scale communications initiatives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Skilled and versatile writer in various formats, including speechwriting, memos, talking points, presentations, communications plans, and newsletters.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the demonstrated ability to turn complex ideas into stories and visual concepts easily understood by a broad audience
• Demonstratedcreativityand proactivityto generate excitementand celebration aroundthebrand’score narratives
• Flexible and resilient problem solver with the ability to build broad-based consensus and manage sensitivesituations.
• Abilityto learn and respond quickly to organizational needs,demonstratingresiliency in various situations, adapting quickly to changing needs of the business.
•Experience working directly with senior executives, proventrack recordof inspiring and engaging stakeholder audiences.
• Hospitality or retail experience a plus
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
