Corporate Affairs Manager

Your Purpose At Harris Teeter, our purpose is to Enrich Lives, and as the Corporate Affairs Manager, you are responsible for protecting and elevating the company’s reputation through strategic communications, media relations, community engagement and public affairs initiatives. You will lead internal and external communications that strengthen associate engagement, build trust with key stakeholders, support business objectives and reinforce Harris Teeter’s position as a respected community partner and employer of choice. Serving as a strategic storyteller and primary media spokesperson, you will provide executive communications support, manage crisis communications and deliver timely, informed counsel that safeguards and enhances the company’s reputation. Through every interaction, you will uphold Harris Teeter’s commitment to quality, service, speed and innovation while consistently demonstrating Service Excellence principles. What You’ll DoExternal Communications & Media Relations: • Lead Public Relations and External Communications strategy • Develop and execute integrated media and PR strategies and plans • Serve as company spokesperson; coordinate and produce broadcast segments (TV features, sponsored content, etc.) • Respond to media inquiries; manage interview and statement requests • Establish and maintain relationships with local media, influencers, bloggers and external stakeholders • Partner with Marketing & Merchandising teams to ensure consistent, aligned messaging across channels • Support development of multimedia content (video, photography) highlighting Corporate Affairs initiatives • Monitor corporate image and ensure alignment with company brand and positioning • Measure and report outcomes of PR and communication programs • Manage development of executive level reporting, including quarterly recaps and cross team inputs Internal Communications & Executive Messaging: • Support execution of internal communication strategies and plans • Support executive communications, including leadership messaging alignment • Provide design and review support for internal and external communication materials • Serve as a communication resource across departments to accelerate clarity and effectiveness • Support the consideration, development and execution of company-wide and associate recognition awards, i.e. content editing, submission management, support in planning and amplification strategies to maximize visibility and impact Public Affairs & Government Relations: • Lead Government Relations activities, including attending relevant meetings and monitoring key issues • Coordinate follow up actions to support company priorities • Serve as a trusted representative of the company in public forums • Support external stakeholder engagement that influences reputation and policy outcomes Crisis Management & Reputation Protection: • Execute crisis communication plans and messaging • Collaborate with internal and external leaders to manage potential crises and reputational issues • Serve as alternate member of the Special Situations Team • Direct media and public messaging during critical incidents • Provide counsel and rapid-response messaging support across departments Community Engagement & Responsible Business: • Provide managerial oversight of charitable initiatives and community engagement programs • Support community partnerships in key markets; attend major events as company representative • Support planning and execution of recognitions and community focused awards • Amplify community efforts to maximize visibility, credibility, and impact Events, Programs & Brand Activation: • Lead planning and execution of corporate events (groundbreaking ceremonies, on site activations) • Coordinate content, logistics, messaging and stakeholder engagement for events • Partner cross functionally to ensure brand consistency and execution excellence Training, Capability Building & Enablement: • Develop, coordinate & deliver media training for company leaders • Deliver training for newly appointed Operational and Merchandising leaders • Equip leaders with key messaging, tools and frameworks to represent the company effectively Agency & Budget Management: • Develop and manage PR budgets • Manage PR agency relationship and performance Supporting Leadership Through the 5 EsAs a leader, you are expected to model and reinforce our leadership expectations through the 5Es Leadership Framework – serving as both an example and a multiplier of leadership impact across teams and functions: • Envision: Craft a bold, strategic vision that aligns with the company’s direction. Communicate clearly and consistently to ensure every team understands the “why” behind the work and feels connected to the bigger picture. • Energize: Cultivate a high-energy, resilient environment where passion, recognition, and urgency fuel momentum. Drive engagement across levels by being visible, present, and inspiring in your leadership. • Enroll: Build alignment and commitment by involving others early and often. Create clarity around change, communicate transparently, and ensure all stakeholders feel heard, valued, and empowered to act. • Enable: Break down barriers, advocate for necessary resources, and build capability across your teams. Champion development, empower decision-making, and foster a culture of continuous learning and ownership. • Execute: Deliver results that matter. Turn strategy into action with prevision and agility, ensure accountability, and continuously improve outcomes through clear priorities, strong follow-through, and data-driven decisions. What You Bring

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, in accordance with applicable laws, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Physical Demands Physical demands include, but are not limited to, high aptitude for standing and walking endurance, sitting while driving to various stores, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling climbing ladders of various types, bending, squatting, and kneeling, and working in different temperatures inside and outside the store.