About The Opportunity
Location: New York City
Hey! We're Grubhub
We're all about connecting hungry diners with our network of over 300,000 restaurants nationwide. Innovative technology, user-friendly platforms and streamlined delivery capabilities set us apart and make us an industry leader in the world of online food ordering. When you join our team, you become part of a community that works together to innovate, solve problems, grow, work hard and have a ton of fun in the process!
Why Work For Us
Grubhub is a place where authentically fun culture meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. If you're looking for a place that values strong relationships, embraces diverse ideas-all while having fun together-Grubhub is the place for you!
Grubhub is looking for a New York City-based manager to join the company's communications & government relations team. This person will manage our New York City media relations and communications strategy related to policy, regulatory and government relations matters. He or she will also work closely with our senior manager, policy communications and director, corporate communications to proactively and reactively reinforce Grubhub's reputation and position in the food delivery industry.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, resourceful, determined, and entrepreneurial with experience managing quickly developing news cycles and highlighting points of differentiation in a highly competitive landscape. This person will need to handle several concurrent projects and act as a trusted advisor to members of Grubhub's government relations, legal, restaurant and delivery partner teams. You should also have experience with the New York State and City legislative process. Strong writing and storytelling skills are a must, as well as the ability to keep up with a fast-paced environment.
The Impact You Will Make

• Proactive and reactive communications and media relations to support our government and public affairs efforts
• Implementation of integrated programs that demonstrate Grubhub's value proposition, including coordination with industry partners and coalitions
• Collaboration across teams to develop and review communications to our restaurant and driver networks
• Cross-functional work to build compelling story angles that will resonate with media across different categories and disciplines
• Development of messaging and materials for use with media and elected officials
• Responsibilities as a company spokesperson when appropriate

What You Bring to the Table

• 5-8 years of experience in a corporate-focused or public affairs field, ideally with NYC local government experience
• A contact list of NY business and local media, including broadcast outlets
• A proven track record in developing and leading communications programs, with the results to show for it
• Superior writing skills for a variety of stakeholder audiences
• Experience in, and a keen eye for, leveraging data to tell stories
• The ability to work well within a team, willing to roll up your sleeves and always putting our company mission first

Got These? Even Better!

• Love for the food and restaurant industries
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience working with/managing external agency partners

And Of Course, Perks!

• Flexible PTO/PTO . Grubhub employees enjoy a generous amount of time to recharge.
• Health and Wellness. Excellent medical benefits, employee network groups and paid parental leave are just a few of our programs to support your overall well-being.
• Competitive Pay. You'll receive a competitive base salary with eligibility for generous incentives, bonuses, commission or RSUs (role-specific).
• Learning and Career Growth. Your personal and professional development is a priority at Grubhub. We empower you to be a leader and grow your career through training, coaching and mentorship opportunities.
• MealPerks. Get meals on us! Our employees get a weekly Grubhub credit to enjoy and support local restaurants.
• Fun. Every Grubhub office has an employee-led Culture Crew that connects people through fun, meaningful events and initiatives like Wellness Wednesdays, Slack competitions and virtual happy hours!
• Social Impact. At Grubhub we believe in giving back through programs like the Grubhub Community Relief Fund and donating $1 million to the Equal Justice Initiative in 2020. Employees are also given paid time off each year to support the causes that are important to them.

Vaccination Requirement: Grubhub employees are required to be fully vaccinated, and must be able to show proof of full-Covid-19 vaccination, and booster if eligible, prior to starting employment. Fully vaccinated is defined as: "2 weeks have passed since your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's vaccine." Those eligible to receive the booster must receive the booster to be considered fully vaccinated, and those not yet eligible will be required to obtain the booster once eligible (6 months post last dose).
Grubhub is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage a workplace that is just as diverse as the customers we serve. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you're applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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