senior manager, brand communications
Starbucks, Seattle, WA, United States
Now Brewing – senior manager, brand communications
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As a senior manager, brand communications, you will be responsible for leading and executing external communications plans that elevate Starbucks brand and culture partnerships, brand campaigns, and Starbucks cultural and marketing strategies.
As a senior manager in brand communications, you will…
Create and drive external communications plans for Starbucks brand and culture partnerships that span entertainment, music and fashion. You will serve as the external communications lead on large cross‑functional team that includes marketing, social media, paid and owned channel teams.
Develop and execute annual communication plan that amplifies the brand and marketing work as part of Back to Starbucks. Partner with cross‑functional teams such as advertising, experiential marketing, product, and business strategy to identify and land feature stories with media and support thought leadership.
Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, and ability to navigate ambiguity while leading an agency team and driving the comms plans within a large organization – all while acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.
We’d love to hear from people with
Progressive experience in external communications and earned media strategy at a global brand and/or PR agency expertise supporting high visibility consumer brands, with demonstrated ability to translate business, consumer, and media insights into impactful communications plans (10+ years).
Bring a high level of cultural fluency and digital intuition—closely tracking emerging trends, conversations, and creators across social platforms to inform proactive, culturally relevant earned media strategies.
Ability to lead, influence and collaborate with large cross‑functional teams.
Strong executive presence with proven ability to engage, influence, and build trust with peers and senior leadership.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're onsite four days a week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.
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As a senior manager, brand communications, you will be responsible for leading and executing external communications plans that elevate Starbucks brand and culture partnerships, brand campaigns, and Starbucks cultural and marketing strategies.
As a senior manager in brand communications, you will…
Create and drive external communications plans for Starbucks brand and culture partnerships that span entertainment, music and fashion. You will serve as the external communications lead on large cross‑functional team that includes marketing, social media, paid and owned channel teams.
Develop and execute annual communication plan that amplifies the brand and marketing work as part of Back to Starbucks. Partner with cross‑functional teams such as advertising, experiential marketing, product, and business strategy to identify and land feature stories with media and support thought leadership.
Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, and ability to navigate ambiguity while leading an agency team and driving the comms plans within a large organization – all while acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.
We’d love to hear from people with
Progressive experience in external communications and earned media strategy at a global brand and/or PR agency expertise supporting high visibility consumer brands, with demonstrated ability to translate business, consumer, and media insights into impactful communications plans (10+ years).
Bring a high level of cultural fluency and digital intuition—closely tracking emerging trends, conversations, and creators across social platforms to inform proactive, culturally relevant earned media strategies.
Ability to lead, influence and collaborate with large cross‑functional teams.
Strong executive presence with proven ability to engage, influence, and build trust with peers and senior leadership.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short‑term and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well‑being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're onsite four days a week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation or 1(888) 611-2258.
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