Apply for the Manager of Corporate Communications Operations job opening.Manager of Corporate Communications Operations

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 39506BR
Job Category: Corporate Support & Strategy, Management, Project or Program Management
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Pay Range: $7,515 - $11,275
Date Posted: Nov 09, 2026

$97 - 146k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the U.S. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry. 

The Corporate Communications department at Publix spearheads internal communications and press releases, publishes monthly newsletters and annual benefits notices, handles department-specific communications, and manages digital content for Publix’s internally facing platforms. Within the department, the Manager of Corporate Communications Operations enhances operational processes and resources supporting the department to drive efficiency, accuracy, innovation and the effective delivery of high-quality communications. Ideal candidates have strong strategic-thinking skills with the ability to build effective relationships and allocate resources appropriately. They demonstrate resilience under pressure and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

What you’ll do

• Oversee department by monitoring workflows, timelines, deliverables and continuous improvement opportunities to ensure efficient execution, operational innovation and alignment with business area priorities
• Lead and develop the team by hiring talent, scheduling and directing daily work, providing coaching and training, while monitoring and evaluating performance
• Manage financial resources by monitoring budgets, expenses, and vendor contracts to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with approved cost center expenses
• Coordinate onboarding and training programs by developing and maintaining learning resources, promoting innovation adoption, tracking progress and identifying skill gaps to support associate readiness and performance
• Manage internal systems, tools and documentation by establishing standards, identifying opportunities for innovation, maintaining resources and implementing scalable solutions that support transparency, consistency, and accountability across the department

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, organizational leadership or related field, or equivalent experience
• At least six years of experience in public relations, journalism, business communication, or business management
• At least four years of experience managing a direct report or leading a team
• At least four years of experience managing projects
• At least four years defining work processes and identifying continuous improvements
• At least one year of experience creating onboarding, training or retention department programs
• At least one year of experience providing reports to department leadership
• Knowledge conducting operational analysis, with experience evaluating workflows, processes, resource utilization, performance metrics, and documenting procedures
• Knowledge coordinating and influencing efforts to drive process improvements, maintain system standards, and support adoption of operational best practices
• Knowledge of platforms typically used for project management, analytics dashboards, and Associate Press Stylebook and communications brand guidelines
• Knowledge in building onboarding, training and retention programs for small teams
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills
• Intermediate Microsoft SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Intermediate knowledge of analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Tableau, or Power BI

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, business administration, organizational leadership or related field
• Seven or more years of experience in communications or operations management
• Four or more years of experience of managing a small team
• Five or more years of experience creating onboarding, training and retention department programs
• Five or more years of experience providing reports to department leadership
• Two or more years of experience using and defining metrics for communications programs
• Knowledge creating and maintaining budgets
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

​​​​​For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

***Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***

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