Senior Communications Manager

Senior Communications Manager

Green Thumb is looking for a communications professional who excels at both strategy and execution. This high-impact role will lead critical corporate communications initiatives, including crisis communications, investor relations, business development, and corporate reputation. Reporting to the Director, Communications, this position plays a key role in the communications function.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment and demonstrates strong judgment, agility, and problem-solving skills. This role requires the ability to operate independently with limited direction while knowing when to engage othersworking fluidly between heads-down execution and collaborative alignment.

Success in this role hinges on the ability to navigate complex organizations and build relationships and influence at all levels, including executives and senior leaders. The ideal candidate feels comfortable working with many different stakeholders and synthesizing varying feedback and viewpoints into one clear path forward that aligns with business priorities. Exceptional written and verbal communications skills are required, with an emphasis on distilling complex or incomplete information into clear, timely, and impactful messaging. The role requires strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs, risks, opportunities, and impacts. The ideal candidate thrives under quick turnarounds and can juggle multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.

This is a hybrid role. In office 1-3 days per week at our Chicago HQ (River North).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute messaging strategies for high-impact, high-visibility needs across the business that support brand and business priorities

Partner with executives and senior leaders to draft messaging for complex and sensitive topics, including crisis response

Contribute to cross-functional communication projects, support day-to-day team operations, and provide thoughtful reviews of internal and external materials

Balance multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, adapting quickly between topics, formats, and stakeholders

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in corporate communications or related field; public company preferred

Bachelor's degree required (Communications, Marketing or related field preferred)

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong grasp for various audiences (internal and external), tone, timing, and delivery

Proven ability to operate independently with strong discernment, professionalism, and discretionespecially when navigating sensitive or high-stakes situations

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; comfortable making decisions with imperfect information

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to influence across levels and navigate ambiguity with confidence

Keen business insight that allows for anticipation of communication needs across the business, with an ability to "connect-the-dots" across the company, anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and plan accordingly

Tech-savvy and proficient in core business tools (e.g., email, Word, PowerPoint); able to create clear, polished, and on-brand materials across formats

Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness

Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Possesses a high level of critical thinking

Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb

Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.

Additional Requirements

Must pass any and all required background checks

Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Green Thumb Pay Range

$120,000 - $140,000 USD