At a glance Position:Corporate Communications Manager Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America Additional Locations: Canada Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East, Africa, India United States of America Latin America + More - Less Schedule:Full time Date Posted:11/07/2024 Job Number:R2056360 Position Type:Regular Apply Now (https://dow.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareers/job/Midland-MI-USA/Corporate-Communications-Manager\_R2056360/apply) Return to Job Finder 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. 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 Dowhas an exciting opportunity for a leadCorporate Communications Managerin the Corporate Communications team. This position can be located at most Dow locations globally. This dynamic and multi-faceted role includes strong cross-functional collaboration with Corporate Development, Office of the Corporate Secretary, Investor Relations, Corporate Brand and social media team, EHS&S team, the Office of the CEO, and business communicators on a regular basis. This role requires an understanding of Dow’s strategy, its business structure, the chemical industry and industry trends. A successful candidate will have strategic and critical thinking skills, strong writing skills, self-motivated with a bias for action, business/financial acumen, and the ability to effectively collaborate with global and diverse business, functional and geographic teams. Responsibilities Serve as a key leader and collaborator to develop and drive communications about Dow’s ambition, which is to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. + Responsible for designing, developing and publishing Dow’s annual Corporate Overview presentation; a strategic publication available to the global organization for use with internal and external stakeholders to communicate about Dow, its strategy, markets served, and more. + Collaborate in the development and implementation of ambition related communications across the organization as appropriate. Lead and contribute to Dow’s INtersections report, a voluntary sustainability report that details how the company is delivering on its ambition and commitments to change the world for the better. + Member of Dow’s INtersections Report Steering Team, partnering with other team members to develop and communicate Dow’s annual INtersections Report. + Lead the development of Vision, Business, Strategy and Corporate Governance chapter(s) for annual INtersections Report. + Lead and execute the INtersections digital strategy. Responsible for the structure, content maintenance of thePurpose in Actionpages on corporate.dow.com. Serve as the Public Affairs focal point for the Office of the Corporate Secretary providing communication leadership and support. + Responsible for the development and implementation of spotlight “gallery walks” for Board of Directors meetings designed to educate and inspire. + Support content development and messaging for strategic, shareholder-focused publications and events such as the Proxy Statement and Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and other governance-related communications. Lead internal communications for the Corporate Development team. + Responsible for the Corporate Development intranet site, which is an important internal channel to communicate Dow’s strategy for the global employee population. + Provide communications leadership and counsel to the Working Capital planning and Strategic Planning and Business Analytics team including Dow Connect articles, videos, slide decks, webcasts, etc. Collaborate to implement the “One Dow” Enterprise Reputation strategy. + The objective of the “One Dow” Enterprise Reputation strategy is to increase Dow’s brand and reputation by aligning around a unified objective and executing through strategic and thoughtful collaboration that drives accountability, performance, and transparency to maximize the impact of our communications with key stakeholders. + Member of the “One Dow” Editorial Production Team helping draft, coordinate and execute ESG/ambition-aligned communications across various communication channels (blogs, brand videos, key message development, etc.) supporting the “One Dow” Enterprise Reputation strategy. 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 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in Public Affairs or Communications. + For U.S. Applicants:A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. Preferred Skills + Understanding of the chemical industry, industry trends, Dow’s strategy and business structure. + Business and financial acumen. + Successful collaborator who can work with a cross-functional team and successfully manage multiple stakeholders. + Strong project management and agency management skills. + Deliver on multiple deadlines and priorities as a self-directed individual, comfortable with a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. + Communicate directly and succinctly across multiple organizational levels. + Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot inefficient, unreliable processes. + Strong writing skills; expert in Word and PowerPoint. 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 visitingwww.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 onwww.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 (833-693-6947) and select option 8.