Manager, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability - Türkiye
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Coca-Cola Company. Istanbul · full-time.
Pay not stated Communications salary
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What you'll do
- Support communications and sustainability programs across the Türkiye franchise, turning business priorities into practical activities
- Coordinate leadership, employee, and external communications, including presentations, newsletters, talking points, and channel content
- Track media attention, stakeholder views, and emerging issues, then share updates and recommendations
- Prepare issues and crisis communications while coordinating content, agencies, vendors, and delivery
- Support public affairs and government relations through stakeholder mapping, research, engagement preparation, and sustainability projects
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, political science, or a related discipline
- Three to five years in corporate communications, public relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or a related area
- Professional written and spoken fluency in Turkish and English
- Experience creating communications for different audiences and channels while managing multiple priorities
- Comfort working with Microsoft Office and digital communications tools in cross-functional, multicultural settings
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you can manage communications projects, engage stakeholders, and connect business priorities with clear messaging. The position is based in Istanbul, Türkiye, with travel ranging from zero to twenty-five percent and no relocation support stated. Familiarity with media relations, public policy, sustainability, or government affairs is preferred.
From the employer
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a Manager, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability to support the execution of communications, public affairs, and sustainability initiatives across the Turkiye Franchise. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent project management skills, stakeholder engagement experience, and the ability to translate business priorities into effective communication activities.
What You'll Do for Us
- Support the execution of Strategic Communications, and Sustainability initiatives in Turkiye.
- Assist in developing and implementing internal and external communication plans aligned with business priorities.
- Coordinate day-to-day execution of key communications activities, including leadership communications, employee communications, and external communications.
- Develop clear and engaging communication materials, presentations, talking points, newsletters, and content for various channels.
- Partner with functional teams to support communication planning and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Monitor media coverage, stakeholder sentiment, and emerging issues, providing timely updates and recommendations.
- Support issues and crisis communication preparedness activities, including content development and coordination.
- Contribute ideas and best practices to enhance communication effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.
- Gather and analyze communication metrics and stakeholder feedback to inform future activities.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment of messaging and business priorities.
- Coordinate with agency partners and vendors to support effective delivery of communications initiatives.
- Support Public Affairs and Government Relations activities through stakeholder mapping, research, and engagement preparation.
- Collaborate with central Sustainability team and contribute to Sustainability initiatives through project coordination, content development, and communication support.
- Support cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the PACS team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, public relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or related disciplines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Turkish and English.
- Experience developing communication materials for multiple audiences and channels.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
- Familiarity with media relations, stakeholder engagement, public policy, sustainability, or government affairs is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
What We Can Do for You
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful communications, sustainability, and public affairs initiatives.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional projects across the Franchise.
- A collaborative and inclusive team environment focused on learning and development.
- Professional growth opportunities within a global organization committed to creating positive business and societal impact.
Skills:
Public Affairs Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Storytelling, Sustainability Reports, Waterfall ModelLocation(s):
TürkiyeCity/Cities:
IstanbulTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
October 8, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
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