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Do you want to be part of the sustainable transformation of one of the leading material sciences companies?Join Dow as a Global Sustainability Communications Manager (m/f/d)for the Polyurethanes (PU) and Industrial Solutions (DIS) businesses at an exciting time for sustainable growth and be a part of the team supporting positive change for our company. These businesses combine the core strengths of R&D, global reach, industry, and application expertise to deliver sustainable solutions to our customers, with a laser focus on circularity and reducing carbon emissions. PU and DIS are leading solution providers for high growth markets in energy, construction & infrastructure, pharmaceutical, mobility, and consumer.TheGlobal Sustainability Communications Managerwill lead the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategy in collaboration with our sustainability and advocacy partners, and help position Dow as a front runner, thought leader and progressive partner in being the leading low carbon, circular solution provider. Delivering impactful content, stories, and thought leadership through various channels including digital and social media, trade media relations, paid media, trade show and events will drive reputation during a pivotal and transformational moment for the industry.Reporting directly to the Global Communications Director for Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure (II&I), you will be an integral part of our cross-functional team, working with colleagues around the globe.The primary locations for this role will be in Wiesbaden, Germany or Midland, USA. However, we are also open to filling this role in Ahlen (Germany), Correggio (Italy) or Terneuzen (Netherlands) and will also consider other major Dow locations North America.ResponsibilitiesDevelop global communications strategy: Lead the development of sustainability communications strategies for PU and DIS, aligned with business strategies, including our circularity and renewable solutions and decarbonization & grow ambitions.Lead strategy implementation: Drive the execution of these strategies, setting clear milestones and annual goals to achieve our vision.Serve as a subject matter expert: Actively participate in Sustainability teams for both businesses and lead strategic counsel for all spokespeople in the sustainability domain.Drive external engagement: Analyze trends to optimize engagement across channels such as media, social, paid, digital and traditional amplifying our sustainability message and engaging target audiences.Manage global budgets: Manage global project budgets and resource management/billing, including leading supplier selection, work, and relationships.Develop content: Develop, manage, and deliver compelling content that engages target audiences. This includes message development, writing and storytelling, video production and graphic design instruction.Measure communications outcomes: Analyze communications results and convert data into meaningful insights to facilitate data-based decision making and define future strategies.QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience (e.g., marketing communications, business communications, etc.).Strong copy writing and editing, as well as a strength for creative storytelling including the ability to condense complex material into compelling copy and visuals.Knowledge of communications principles, including digital communications and content marketing.Strong business acumen with an understanding of and ability to translate business strategy into communications strategy.Ability to prioritize masterfully to address priorities, manage multiple projects and clients concurrently, and meet tight deadlines.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultures, functions, and time zones, able to successfully operate in a matrixed organization with minimal supervision.Additional notesPlease be aware that we are not offering relocation and/or Visa support for this role.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 DowDow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit or follow on Twitter.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.
