Manager, Corporate Communications

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Position Summary: 

We’re seeking a dynamic, experienced Corporate Communications professional to lead and execute external and internal communication strategies for our growing retail brand. This role will be responsible for helping shape our corporate narrative, manage media relations and crisis communications, build employee engagement, oversee our intranet platform and more. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a proven track record of success managing proactive and reactive press relations, brings a blend of agency and in-house PR experience, with a proven track record in retail, CPG, healthcare or lifestyle sectors. 

Key Responsibilities: 

External Communications & Media Relations 

• Secure positive media coverage in key media outlets through compelling press releases, media kits, pitches and more 

• Manage relationships with media contacts, journalists, and influencers, leveraging tools like Cision, PR Newswire, MuckRack, Meltwater, Signal AI, etc. 

• Support crisis communications and corporate reputation management efforts, including media inquiries 

• Develop and maintain a corporate newsroom or press page, ensuring accurate and consistent brand representation 

• Track media coverage, analyze trends, and report on share of voice and sentiment 

Content Development & Editorial Planning 

• Advance brand narrative with consistent, engaging and effective content on Petco’s LinkedIn page 

• Create thought leadership content for executives (e.g., bylines, LinkedIn posts, speeches, internal communications, etc.) 

• Build and maintain a corporate editorial calendar integrating internal and external milestones 

• Support brand sto