Dow
Corporate Media Relations Leader
Dow, Midland, Texas, United States, 79705
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About you and this roleDow Public Affairs has an exciting opportunity on its Corporate Communications team for a Corporate Media Relations Leader. In this dynamic role you will serve as the Public Affairs lead on several, diverse teams with the objective of supporting and protecting Dow’s brand and reputation and advancing our strategy. This position can be located at any Dow location in North America.
This is an individual contributor role and requires a solid understanding of Dow’s businesses, strategy and the chemical industry. A successful candidate will have strategic and critical thinking skills, strong writing skills, effective time management and prioritization skills, and the ability to collaborate with global and diverse business, functional and geographic teams.
Responsibilities
Serve as the corporate M&A communications lead responsible for the development and execution of communication strategies supporting portfolio activities including divestitures, acquisitions, shutdowns, and joint ventures.
Serve as the communications expert and focal point on cross-functional M&A teams providing strategic and tactical communication guidance and support throughout the M&A transaction process.
Proactively lead the development and execution of robust, multi-stakeholder communication strategies to effectively communicate to all internal and external stakeholders.
Lead the drafting, routing and approval of communication deliverables including press releases, key messages, Q&As, leader talking points, and more, aligning communication materials and messaging to stakeholder objectives.
Provide strategic communication counsel, execution and support for litigation-related issues and matters.
Serve as the Public Affairs focal point for all litigation matters and issues globally with close collaboration with the Legal (Litigation) team.
Lead proactive and reactive media management of litigation-related matters including drafting holding statements, engaging with reporters, and providing broader executive awareness.
Develop and execute communication strategies to drive and manage media relations for litigation matters helping maintain Dow’s brand and reputation.
Serve as the media relations focal point for crises and issues – on a global, regional and/or local level – through strategic partnership with the Dow Issues Management team.
Active team member in advising, developing, and implementing communication strategies and/or messaging for various crises and issues communication needs with a focus on media/external communications.
Lead the timely management of proactive and reactive media engagement and inquiries aligned to crises and issues.
Maintain ongoing awareness of key corporate issues and priorities, including media coverage and collaborate across the Dow team as appropriate.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
A minimum of 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in Public Affairs, Communications or Marketing Communications.
A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States or Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Skills
Understanding of the chemical industry, industry trends, Dow’s strategy and business structure.
Strong collaborator who can work with cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple stakeholders at global, regional, and local levels.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
Effectively manage multiple, competing priorities; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Proven time-management skills; meet deadlines with high-quality work.
Independently motivated; bias for action.
Able to make decisions quickly and independently.
Additional NotesRelocation assistance is not available for this position.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history.
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Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About you and this roleDow Public Affairs has an exciting opportunity on its Corporate Communications team for a Corporate Media Relations Leader. In this dynamic role you will serve as the Public Affairs lead on several, diverse teams with the objective of supporting and protecting Dow’s brand and reputation and advancing our strategy. This position can be located at any Dow location in North America.
This is an individual contributor role and requires a solid understanding of Dow’s businesses, strategy and the chemical industry. A successful candidate will have strategic and critical thinking skills, strong writing skills, effective time management and prioritization skills, and the ability to collaborate with global and diverse business, functional and geographic teams.
Responsibilities
Serve as the corporate M&A communications lead responsible for the development and execution of communication strategies supporting portfolio activities including divestitures, acquisitions, shutdowns, and joint ventures.
Serve as the communications expert and focal point on cross-functional M&A teams providing strategic and tactical communication guidance and support throughout the M&A transaction process.
Proactively lead the development and execution of robust, multi-stakeholder communication strategies to effectively communicate to all internal and external stakeholders.
Lead the drafting, routing and approval of communication deliverables including press releases, key messages, Q&As, leader talking points, and more, aligning communication materials and messaging to stakeholder objectives.
Provide strategic communication counsel, execution and support for litigation-related issues and matters.
Serve as the Public Affairs focal point for all litigation matters and issues globally with close collaboration with the Legal (Litigation) team.
Lead proactive and reactive media management of litigation-related matters including drafting holding statements, engaging with reporters, and providing broader executive awareness.
Develop and execute communication strategies to drive and manage media relations for litigation matters helping maintain Dow’s brand and reputation.
Serve as the media relations focal point for crises and issues – on a global, regional and/or local level – through strategic partnership with the Dow Issues Management team.
Active team member in advising, developing, and implementing communication strategies and/or messaging for various crises and issues communication needs with a focus on media/external communications.
Lead the timely management of proactive and reactive media engagement and inquiries aligned to crises and issues.
Maintain ongoing awareness of key corporate issues and priorities, including media coverage and collaborate across the Dow team as appropriate.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
A minimum of 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in Public Affairs, Communications or Marketing Communications.
A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States or Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Skills
Understanding of the chemical industry, industry trends, Dow’s strategy and business structure.
Strong collaborator who can work with cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple stakeholders at global, regional, and local levels.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
Effectively manage multiple, competing priorities; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Proven time-management skills; meet deadlines with high-quality work.
Independently motivated; bias for action.
Able to make decisions quickly and independently.
Additional NotesRelocation assistance is not available for this position.
Join our team, we can make a difference together.About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history.
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