Sr. Director Communications & Public Relations

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure.

We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage.

Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

Primary Responsibility:

Create and execute communication strategies that promote our company objectives, enhance employee engagement, and build a culture where every employee feels valued and empowered.

This role requires a leader with the ability to translate complex, strategic goals into compelling messaging that resonates with a variety of audiences, both internally and externally

What you'll Do


* Strategic Communications Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies in support of Americold's broader global business goals.


* Storytelling & Content Development: Craft clear, authentic, and inspiring messages that communicate Americold's commitment to its workforce, customers and communities.


* Develop content for multiple platforms, including internal memos, leadership speeches, video scripts, newsletters, and external media.


* Executive Communications: Support senior leaders by drafting talking points, speeches, and presentations for internal and external events.


* Internal Engagement: Partner with stakeholders across Americold, and other key partners (internal and external), to create and manage internal campaigns that promote awareness, participation, and understanding of Global programs and initiatives.


* External Communications: Collaborate with key partners, including Investor Relations (internal and external) on earnings releases/scripts and other investor related communications, Marketing and Global Sustainability in positioning Americold.


* Crisis Communications: Serve as a primary contact during times of organizational change or crisis, ensuring that messaging is consistent and aligned with the company's values.


* Metrics & Reporting: Measure the effectiveness of communication through regular reporting, feedback loops, and analytics.

Use data-driven insights to refine and optimize communications strategies.


* Actively guide and nurture communication direct reports.


* Work with media outlets to publish timely company information, such as press releases, brochures, and other materials.


* Implement social media strategies and grow online supporter base and traffic.


* Manage Americold's community relations initiatives.


* Other projects as assigned.

What Experience and Education You Need


* Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and development and execution of communications and PR, preferably within a global corporate environment.


* Leadership: Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale commu...