Corporate Media Relations Leader - Dow Chemical Company : Job Details

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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 role

Dow 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 Notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits - What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.?You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

* Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

* Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

* Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

* Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

* Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

* Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

* Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.

* Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

* Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

* Competitive yearly vacation allowance.

* Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

* Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

* Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.

* Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.

* On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).

* Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.

* Additionally, some of our locations might offer:

* Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)

* Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)

* Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (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. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-###-####) and select option 8.