Denny's, Inc.
Director,EnterpriseCommunications
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“Director, Enterprise Communications at Denny's, Inc.. Skills: Enterprise communications, Executive communications, Public relations, Brand storytelling. Lead enterprise communications strategy. Partner with CEO and senior leadership”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years communications experience, 15+ years public relations experience, 15+ years executive communications experience, 15+ years corporate communications experience, 15+ years internal communications experience, Exceptional writing capabilities, Exceptional editing capabilities, Exceptional storytelling capabilities, Experience supporting C-suite leaders, Experience developing executive-level communications, Background in public relations, Background in reputation management, Background in crisis communications, Background in stakeholder engagement, Ability to influence senior leaders, Ability to advise senior leaders, Ability to manage sensitive matters, Ability to manage confidential matters, Strategic thinker, Business acumen, Sound judgment
Nice to Have
Restaurant experience preferred, Hospitality experience preferred, Retail experience preferred, Franchise experience preferred, Consumer brand experience preferred, Private equity experience preferred, Multi-unit environments experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead enterprise communications strategy
Partner with CEO and senior leadership
Develop executive communications
Develop presentations
Develop talking points
Develop leadership messaging
Develop thought leadership content
Drive public relations initiatives
Drive media messaging
Drive proactive storytelling
Drive reputation management efforts
Develop communication strategies for franchisees
Lead crisis communications planning
Lead issue management
Lead stakeholder response strategies
Create compelling stories
Build communication processes
Build communication tools
Build communication rhythms
Partner with Operations
Partner with Human Resources
Partner with Marketing
Partner with Technology
Partner with external agency partners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Executive leadership; Franchise owners; Employees; Media; Communities; External stakeholders; Legal; Operations; Human Resources; Marketing; Finance; Technology; External agency partners
Communication Scope
Executive communications; Public speaking; Brand storytelling; Media messaging; Leadership messaging
Full Job Description
# **Director, Enterprise Communications** **Location:** Spartanburg, SC (Hybrid) **Company:** Denny's, Inc. ## **Build the Voice of America 's Diner** Denny's is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, transformation, and opportunity—and we're looking for a strategic communications leader to help shape the story. As Director, Enterprise Communications, you will build and lead a modern communications function that strengthens alignment, trust, reputation, and engagement across one of America's most iconic restaurant brands. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will serve as a key advisor to executives while leading internal communications, public relations, executive messaging, franchisee communications, crisis readiness, and brand storytelling. This is a unique opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys both strategy and execution—someone who can advise leaders in the boardroom, navigate sensitive issues, support franchise owners, engage employees, and help tell the authentic stories that make Denny's special. ## **What You 'll Do** * Lead enterprise communications strategy across employees, franchise owners, executive leadership, media, communities, and external stakeholders. * Partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team on executive communications, speeches, presentations, talking points, leadership messaging, and thought leadership content. * Drive public relations initiatives, media messaging, proactive storytelling, and reputation management efforts. * Develop communication strategies that strengthen franchisee confidence, trust, and system alignment. * Lead crisis communications planning, issue management, and stakeholder response strategies. * Create compelling stories that highlight our franchise owners, restaurant teams, guests, communities, and brand transformation journey. * Build communication processes, tools, and rhythms that improve clarity, consistency, and organizational alignment. * Partner closely with Legal, Op
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