Senior Manager, Communications

Location: Chicago, IL

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Job Posted:
Jun 20, 2026
Company:
Green Thumb Industries

Company & Role Overview

Summary

The Role

This is a hybrid role that requires in office work 2+ days per week at our River North office.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver end-to-end project ownership, with hands on execution and translating strategy into actionable results
  • Develop and execute messaging strategies for high-impact, high-visibility needs across the business that support brand and business priorities
    • Included but not limited to:
      • M&A
      • Investor Relations
      • Government Affairs
      • Legal
  • Assist with reviewing & editing board of directors & shareholder materials
  • Partner with executives and senior leaders to draft messaging for complex and sensitive topics, including crisis response
  • Contribute to cross-functional communication projects, support day-to-day team operations, and provide thoughtful reviews of internal and external materials
  • Balance multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, adapting quickly between topics, formats, and stakeholders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in corporate communications or related field
  • Corporate communications experience at a publicly traded company
  • In office expectations 2+ days a week
  • Bachelor's degree required (Communications, Marketing or related field preferred)
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong grasp for various audiences (internal and external), tone, timing, and delivery
  • Proven ability to operate independently with strong discernment, professionalism, and discretion-especially when navigating sensitive or high-stakes situations
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; comfortable making decisions with imperfect information
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to influence across levels and navigate ambiguity with confidence
  • Keen business insight that allows for anticipation of communication needs across the business, with an ability to "connect-the-dots" across the company, anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and plan accordingly
  • Tech-savvy and proficient in core business tools (e.g., email, Word, PowerPoint); able to create clear, polished, and on-brand materials across formats

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, Company Discounts, Flexible Time Off / Unlimited Vacation, Free Snacks / Drinks, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Lunch & Learns, Paid Parental Leave, Relaxed / Casual Dress Code, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Work From Home / Remote

Working Environment

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About Green Thumb Industries

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

Join us on our mission to promote well-being through the power of cannabis while giving back to the communities in which we serve.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.