JOB SUMMARY:

Collaborates across the WBA Global Communications Team by supporting communications efforts around key initiatives that contribute to enhancing and protecting the company’s reputation and drive the team’s Global Communications plan. Will contribute to a broad range of communications activities, including internal, external, CSR, Diversity, Equity Inclusion, social media, research and reporting and measurement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs various activities that contribute to the strategy development process for the assigned business unit.
• Utilizes various tools and resources to analyze information and make recommendations to support the business.
• Provides general day to day support across the various divisions within Walgreens.
• Suggests recommendations to leadership for improving and updating policies and processes.
• May deliver a project aligning to strategic priorities and present to manager/leadership upon completion.
• Monitor phones and email inbox to direct inquiries to the appropriate corporate communications team member.
• Research, compile and maintain media lists.
• Conduct media outreach to select trade and local media.
• Draft written materials including social posts, pitches, media alerts, press releases and corporate stories for the Walgreens/WBA newsrooms and social channels.
• Support internal communications by developing content for mass emails and company intranet, monitoring team member engagement and contributing to internal communications plans.
• Assist with weekly reporting, tracking and measurement, which may include media coverage and campaign reports.
• Research and identify speaking engagements for senior executives.
• Monitor relevant trends across healthcare, pharmacy and retail for proactive media outreach and storytelling opportunities.
• Deliver a project aligning to strategic priorities and present to manager/leadership upon completion.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program with 2 semesters remaining upon start date
• Experience communicating with key stakeholders via writing reports and presenting the information.
• Experience collaborating with teams
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Founded over a century ago in 1901, Walgreens has a rich and colorful history of continuous improvement and innovation. From inventing the world’s first chocolate malted milkshake to the creation of one of the most popular and sophisticated mobile applications in retail shopping today, we have transformed ourselves into a leader within the retail and drug industry.

Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy.