Business Communications Manager for Feedstocks and Energy

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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 has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Business Communications Manager for Energy & Climate, Feedstocks & Commodities, and Olefins, Aromatics & Alternatives.

This role is located in either of the locations Terneuzen ( The Netherlands ), Stade ( Germany ), Wiesbaden ( Germany ), Seneffe ( Belgium ) or Taragonna ( Spain ).

In addition to being responsible for global internal and external business communications for Dow’s Energy & Climate; Feedstocks & Commodities;

Olefins, Aromatics & Alternatives businesses, the role involves contributing to key projects aligned to Dow’s Decarbonize & Grow strategy and its greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts.

This role will support the Business Communications Director for Energy & Climate as well as business leadership teams. The candidate will support the development and execution of communications activities including :

• Message development and deployment across a variety of internal and external communications channels
• Engage with Energy & Climate and Hydrocarbons business executives and senior leaders to support crisis communications, media relations opportunities, executive communications, organizational changes and employee communications
• Monitoring and flagging emerging climate and decarbonization-related issues and opportunities for engagement
• Engaging with and supporting Dow subject matter experts by providing them with the messaging, presentations, and visuals needed to amplify Dow’s messaging
• Maintain the presence and freshness of relevant content on various Dow channels (dow.com; social media; etc.)
• Collaborate with Public Affairs teams across businesses and sites to ensure the latest proof points of Dow’s contribution to a low emissions future are appropriately publicized

Responsibility areas

• Internal / Executive Communications & Counsel : Provide critical communications support to Dow executives and business leaders (Energy & Climate;
• Feedstocks & Commodities; Olefins, Aromatics & Alternatives); ensuring high-quality internal communications are synched across the enterprise to inform and drive alignment around strategic themes and shared goals;

support leaders’ ability to inspire employees by clarifying their role in helping the company meet its stated sustainability and financial targets.

• Social Media / Public Relations : Identify opportunities for thought leader positioning through media relations, speaking engagements, and content placement on global social media platforms.
• Decarbonize & Grow : Support implementation of a global communications strategy focused on Dow’s commitment to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions and the attendant impact on climate change.

Participate in a variety of Dow’s Climate Program Management Office efforts and key projects.

Measurement : Manage the measurement mechanisms of Dow’s communications programs to ensure a return on investment and / or support the case for strategic adjustments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 3 years of overall professional experience; ideally in marketing communications, site / geographic communications, internal communications or issues management.
• Desire to learn about the key inputs that enable Dow’s success, such as the feedstocks and energy strategies that drive the company’s competitive advantage.
• Experience working with diverse, remote and international teams.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), presentation and content development skills, with proven ability to translate technical and complex topics into creative and compelling communication assets.
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.

Additional note

Relocation assistance is not available with 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 and emotional 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.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies : 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.

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 .

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.