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Company Reputation Manager

Meijer
parental leave
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Feb 05, 2026
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! The Company Reputation Manager role is a crucial position for Meijer, as it helps steward a reputation that has been built over nearly 100 years. The position reports to the Senior Manager of External Communications and is part of the company's Communications & Community Engagement department. What You'll be Doing: Review current events to identify potential reputational intersections with the company and alert the appropriate business leaders so preventive steps can be taken. Identify macro issues/trends (e.g., growth of AI) that could impact our reputation and make recommendations on how Meijer can position itself effectively. Play a key role in the company's efforts to mitigate emerging issues, including developing mitigation and communication strategies. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the company's reputation-oriented messaging remains up-to-date. Screening potential partners to identify reputational risks. Play a key role in the company's crisis preparedness efforts, including assisting with crisis simulations and maintaining crisis communications protocols. Serve as a point person for the company's engagement with NGOs (non-government organizations) and advocacy groups. Lead the department's reputation management reporting. Support other external communications programs as needed. What You Bring with You (Qualifications): Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Change Management, or related fields. Minimum 10 years of communications experience in a corporate or agency setting with 5 years of issues and crisis communications experience Exceptional intrapersonal skills and the ability to provide counsel to team members at all levels, including senior leadership Proven ability to build trust and respect among internal partners Strong business acumen Commitment to continuous improvement Strong understanding of how to use data and technology to produce advanced communications work Extremely strong writing capabilities Strong organizational skills Calm demeanor suited for working in a fast-paced environment Enthusiasm for issues and crisis communications work