Manager, Corporate Communications

Corporate Communications Professional

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Position Summary :

We're seeking a dynamic, experienced Corporate Communications professional to lead and execute internal and external communication strategies for our growing retail brand. This role will be responsible for helping shape our corporate narrative, build employee engagement, manage media relations- crisis communications, oversee our intranet platform and more. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a blend of in-house and agency experience, with a proven track record in retail, CPG, or lifestyle sectors.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead internal storytelling and executive messaging to drive culture, values, and strategy alignment
• Manage employee communication platforms, including company-wide intranet (e.g., Unily, Workplace by Meta, Perch or similar) and ensure content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with business priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments, including HR, IT, marketing, leadership and more to deliver effective employee communications for key initiatives
• Continuously measure engagement and performance of all efforts across channels to improve based on feedback and data
• Craft and distribute compelling press releases, media kits, pitches and more
• Manage relationships with media contacts, journalists, and influencers, leveraging tools like Cision, PR Newswire, MuckRack, Meltwater, etc.
• Support crisis communications and corporate reputation management efforts
• Develop and maintain a corporate newsroom or press page, ensuring accurate and consistent brand representation
• Track media coverage, analyze trends, and report on share of voice and sentiment
• Advance brand narrative with consistent, engaging and effective content on Petco's LinkedIn page
• Create thought leadership content for executives (e.g., bylines, LinkedIn posts, speeches)
• Build and maintain a corporate editorial calendar integrating internal and external milestones
• Support brand storytelling through partnerships, community impact initiatives, and product news
• Act as a communications liaison between corporate, retail field teams, and executive leadership
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, HR, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure message consistency
• Provide communication support for change management initiatives and business priorities

Qualifications :

Preferred Attributes :

Salary Range : $88,800.00 - $133,200.00

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.