Sr. Manager Communications & Community Affairs
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company, and its OxyChem subsidiary is a major North American chemical manufacturer. We are one of the largest U.S. oil and gas companies, based on equity market capitalization, with more than 40,000 employees and contractors worldwide.
Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Sr Manager, Communications & Community Affairs within our Corporate Affairs departments based in Dallas, TX.
The Sr Manager will drive strategic communications and community affairs initiatives to advance the business objectives of OxyChem, a subsidiary of Occidental (Oxy). This person will serve as a counselor, advisor, and service provider to OxyChem's senior management team, recommending strategic communications and executing on key business, government and community initiatives, and overseeing external communications for its manufacturing sites in the U.S., Canada and Chile.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, self-starting communications professional seeking a rewarding, fast-paced environment at one of the most highly regarded companies in the chemical industry
Responsibilities:
Develop strategic communications programs to advance OxyChem’s corporate business objectives and enhance its reputation with key stakeholders in the communities where it operates
Serve as the company’s primary media spokesperson and coordinate with the manufacturing facilities and business lines to manage media inquiries
Oversee incident communications and coordinate media responses
Coordinate with business leaders and government affairs team on regulatory and legislative communications at the local, state and federal levels
Provide support in the implementation of outreach programs to enhance the company’s role in communities and regularly communicate with a network of key influencers and advocates to maintain and improve relationships near our facilities
Develop business fact sheets and brochures for use in meetings with legislative offices and community leaders
Develop content for Oxy’s website, intranet, videos, social media and other collateral
Occasional travel is required
Bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree is a plus
Minimum 10 years of experience with proven success in communications, media relations or community relations
Experience representing a complex, publicly held, global company or legislative/government agency is desired
Experience in the chemical or other global manufacturing industries preferred
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Experience with reputation management, crisis management and issue-based communications
Maturity, confidence, poise and presence necessary to interface effectively with senior-level executives, as well as external constituencies, such as business partners, community stakeholders, media, special-interest groups and local government officials
Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines in a high-performance environment
Resourceful problem solver with ability to formulate and execute plans efficiently and effectively
Relocation: Will not be offered at this time
Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role
Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Job: Public Relations
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Dallas
Organization: CORP FUNC
Schedule: Full-time