The Michigan Internal Communications Specialist or Senior Specialist position would support Chobani's efforts to reach, inform, and engage employees through a variety of channels, with a primary focus on the company's growing Michigan manufacturing presence. Based in the Norton Shores / Muskegon area, the ideal candidate will be a confident storyteller, content developer, and hands-on communicator responsible for reinforcing Chobani's mission, celebrating the La Colombe and Chobani culture, and helping employees understand the company's investment in Michigan plant operations, capacity, and future growth.
The role would serve as the first dedicated communications team presence in Michigan and would partner closely with local site leadership, frontline teams, Communications colleagues, and business stakeholders. While the primary focus would be internal communications, the role would also provide on-site support for external communications and media opportunities as needed.
- Source, capture, and produce impactful stories that inform, serve, and engage Michigan employees through email, photo, video, digital signage, print, leader talking points, and other internal channels.
- Plan and execute site communications in partnership with Michigan leaders and stakeholders, ensuring employees receive timely, relevant, and locally grounded information.
- Support communications related to the company's Michigan plant expansion, capacity growth, employee growth, and broader investment in the site.
- Develop, execute, and maintain a system for capturing key cultural moments, employee stories, recognition opportunities, site milestones, and celebrations in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Capture multimedia content at internal company events, employee engagement activities, community activations, and other moments that help tell the Michigan story.
- Assist in crafting internal messaging that is strategic, timely, clear, and consistent with Chobani's brand voice and style.
- Work with Michigan departments, site leaders, and frontline teams to share news and information through effective print, digital, visual, and verbal communications.
- Serve as a communications point of contact for Michigan site leadership, helping identify communications needs, employee questions, and opportunities to strengthen engagement.
- Provide limited support for external communications and local media opportunities as needed, including helping coordinate site visits, gathering local proof points, supporting photo/video needs, and liaising with Communications colleagues.
- Support key Communications & Impact efforts and other business projects as assigned.
- Associate's degree required; communications-related degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 3-4 years of relevant experience in communications, employee engagement, manufacturing communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a similar role; additional experience may support Senior Specialist level consideration.
- Strong written, verbal, visual, and multimedia communications skills.
- Proven ability to capture and create photo and video content.
- Ability to develop and execute communications plans, programs, and initiatives in partnership with site leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Passion for working with people, building relationships, and telling impactful employee and culture stories.
- Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and communicating with employees across shifts, functions, and roles.
- Enthusiastic, reliable, and self-motivated, with strong time management, prioritization, and follow-through skills.
- Basic understanding of external communications, local media coordination, or community storytelling preferred.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible hours, including some weekends or off-shift events as needed.
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time position is $60,500.00 - $95,700.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
