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At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation's largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

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Job Description

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Communications & Corporate Affairs Specialistto join our team.

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory's non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo's beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature's Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members. We'd love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Communications & Corporate Affairs Specialist Role Overview

The purpose of this role is to support Pepsi Bottling Ventures' reputation, culture, and business priorities by coordinating internal and external communications and assisting with key corporate affairs activities. Internally, the role helps translate business updates into clear, engaging content that keeps employees informed and connected. Externally, it contributes to PBV's brand presence by maintaining digital platforms and producing consistent, audience-appropriate messaging. The role also supports PBV's corporate citizenship and stakeholder engagement by coordinating events, sponsorships, donations, and ESG‑related activities in collaboration with government organizations, industry groups, and community partners.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Internal Communications

• Support the development and implementation of internal communication plans in partnership with the Director, Communications & Corporate Affairs, ensuring employees understand key initiatives and organizational updates.
• Assist in creating tools and processes that help streamline communication between leadership and employees, including preparing materials for Town Hall meetings, Annual Operating Plan meetings, and internal campaigns.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to support employee engagement, culture-building activities, and employer branding efforts.
• Draft clear, consistent messaging for internal audiences and help ensure timely distribution across communication channels.
• Maintain internal communication platforms, including intranet pages, newsletters, and digital signage, by producing and updating content.
• Help ensure brand consistency across internal materials and contribute to maintaining communications standards and processes.
• Track engagement metrics for internal channels and provide insights to help improve communication effectiveness.
• Support administration of Employee Disaster Relief Fund and assist with employee volunteerism and corporate giving initiatives.

External Communications

• Draft and edit content for press releases, media statements, website updates, and social media posts to support external communication needs.
• Maintain and update external company website(s) and social media channels (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn) to increase visibility and engagement.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, summarizing key findings for the Director, Communications & Corporate Affairs.
• Assist in preparing materials such as FAQs or background documents during sensitive or high visibility situations.
• Support the Director, Communications & Corporate Affairs in gathering information and preparing materials related to potential issues or emerging topics.

Corporate Affairs

• Assist with planning and organizing external events, facility tours, and visits from community partners or VIP stakeholders.
• Conduct research on industry trends, regulatory updates, and community issues to support Corporate Affairs initiatives.
• Help maintain relationships with government agencies, community organizations, and industry associations by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and supporting events.
• Support the administration of financial and product donations, assist with sponsorship activation tasks, and help gather information for ESG reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, organizational communications, public relations, marketing advertising, public policy, or English required.
• Minimum two (2) to three (3) years of communications/public relations experience required, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience developing communications plans and branded assets in a corporate environment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with MS PowerPoint, SharePoint and other Microsoft applications.
• Experience providing first-line support and coordination with third-party vendors and creative agencies.
• Proficient with photography, video editing and production skills.
• Experience using a variety of design and editing tools and software such as ContactMonkey, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience writing in Associated Press (AP) style.
• Experience developing and managing editorial calendars for digital communications platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Experience with social listening and reputation management tools (Cision, Muckrack, Meltwater).
• Experience with strategic corporate event planning and execution.
• Change management experience.
• Strong written, verbal and public speaking communication skills, along with influencing and negotiation skills, and an ability to communicate complex issues and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Outstanding organization and planning skills for development and execution of campaigns, programs, and events.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Provides leaders with feedback and advises on communication plans, messaging, and execution.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and shift priorities as needed.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.

Compensation and Benefits

As part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization
• Saving and spending accounts
• Company-paid telemedicine services
• Free counseling and information services
• Wellness program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Education assistance
• Legal service plan option
• Pay advance option

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at rmssupport@pbvllc.com