Pilot Flying J

Sr Specialist, External Communications

Pilot Flying J  •  Knoxville, TN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

The purpose of this job is to develop and implement external communications plans that align with company goals and tell the enterprise story through public relations.

Essential Functions:

  1. Develop external communications campaigns and materials, including press releases, media interview briefing guides, media statements and talking points
  2. Develop and implement external communication plans and materials that support and amplify the company’s goals and objectives among key external parties
  3. Partner with functional areas and leaders to identify, plan and execute earned media opportunities in targeted channels, publications and speaking events that align with enterprise initiatives and objectives
  4. Support proactive and reactive media relations activities, partnering with external and internal partners to protect and enhance Pilot's reputation, including crisis communications support
  5. Conduct media training sessions and develop briefing materials, including drafting key messages
  6. Monitor media and report on key media metrics to inform media strategies and identify competitor and industry trends

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Minimum 3 years experience
  • Mastery of Associated Press (AP) Style writing
  • This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Additional Information

  • Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Weekly Pay

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Pilot Flying J

About Pilot Flying J

Company Overview

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada and employs more than 24,000 Team Members. Pilot Flying J services over a million guests every day.

History

Founded by James Haslam II, the first Pilot gas station was opened in Gate City, Virginia, in 1958. After more than four decades of rapid growth, expansion and partnership, Pilot and Marathon Oil Company entered an agreement to form Pilot Travel Centers in 2001.

Over the years, Pilot Travel Centers experienced significant growth and expanded internationally, opening its first travel center in Canada in 2006. In 2007, Pilot bought Marathon Petroleum’s shares and entered a new partnership with CVC Capital Partner in 2008. Two years later, Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J Inc. entered an agreement, officially creating Pilot Flying J on July 1, 2010.

Culture

Pilot Flying J is a family-owned and operated business. While much has changed over the last fifty-plus years, Pilot Flying J stands by the same principles upon which it was founded decades ago: integrity, customer service and valuing team members.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Knoxville, Tennessee
Year Founded
1958
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