CareerPlan

Director, Brand Communications - Oscar Mayer

Chicago, ILFull-time$190k–$238k2026-05-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead communication strategy and creative output for the Oscar Mayer portfolio, evolving the Wienermobile program into an experiential engine and building the 'Oscarverse' brand world.

Role type

Director, Brand Communications (CPG)

Builds

Integrated marketing campaigns, experiential activations (Wienermobile, Wienie 500), and brand creative assets.

Domain

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Food & Beverage)

Required skills

Strategic communications planning, end-to-end creative development, agency management, experiential marketing, cross-functional team leadership, data-informed media planning, brand strategy alignment.

Preferred skills

Brand side experience in FMCG, experiential marketing expertise.

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Set communications strategy across cold cuts, bacon, and hot dog categories; lead creative development from briefing to launch; oversee the Wienermobile program and annual Wienie 500 event; coach agency teams and manage agency mix; lead and develop direct reports.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution