At a glance Position:Geographic Communications Manager Primary Location:Plaquemine (LA, USA), Louisiana, United States of America Schedule:Full time Date Posted:01/28/2025 Job Number:R2058413 Position Type:Regular Workplace Type:Hybrid or Onsite 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 Dow is a materials science company dedicated to giving our customers the solutions they need to both achieve their goals and create a better tomorrow. Our brand platform — Seek Together™ — represents this deeply felt belief in partnership and focuses everything we do. By closely collaborating with our customers and each other, we will accomplish the kind of breakthroughs that transform industries and help deliver a brighter, more sustainable future for all. We have an exciting opportunity for aGeographic Communications Managerlocated at ourDow Louisiana Operationssite inPlaquemine, LA!In this role, you will be part of the Corporate Public Affairs function and report directly to the US South Public Affairs Director. You will play a key role in advancing our reputation as the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced communications professional to join a small, fast-paced, collaborative team across the US Gulf Coast. Competency, positivity and being an innovative problem solver will build the trust needed with community partners, employees and media for quality content creation. You will be expected to be a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure and meeting deadlines without prompting. You should take responsibility and ownership of your projects and actively bring strategic suggestions to the team. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to write and create a wide variety of content in several formats such as web copy, infographics, internal announcements, presentations, videos, media pitches and social media outreach. You will also work with internal partners to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives – translating information into insights and a communication strategy while adhering to the company’s branding guidelines is imperative. The Communications Manager role is an opportunity to work within the West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parish area, as well as the greater Baton Rouge region to increase community benefit on behalf of Dow. This position is a conduit between Dow Louisiana Operations and our near neighbors, parish leadership, and with regional NGOs and media. You will oversee community relationships with key partners and manage issues that are important to a diverse stakeholder group. As you gain experience in the role and build business acumen, typically a six-month process, you will be expected to train and serve in an incident on-call role with the other public affairs and communications managers responding to the community and media. Responsibilities + Develop internal communication plans in line with broader corporate communications strategies that advances the Dow brand and delivers on business imperatives. + Recommend a communication strategy for each of the projects, programs and events which strive to connect, engage, and inform. + Use official Dow communication channels to establish and plan for a regular cadence of internal messaging, as well as consistent updates of communications priorities. + Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as corporate and business to deliver direct and succinct messaging. + Build community trust and relationships with Iberville and West Baton Rouge parish leaders including coordinating and leading the site’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP). + Employ storytelling techniques for maximum impact, identifying external news opportunities and writing feature stories that can be used for community education and trust building. + Edit and approve final Dow branded communications for local, regional and state media. + Work with vendors / agency partners to support communication projects. + Build local media relationships and drive Dow’s reputation. + Participate in crisis communications and media training during first six months of job and engage in crisis response activities as needed. Qualifications + A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (business or communications related field preferred) 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. + A minimum requirement for this U.S. based 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. Your Skills + Previous media relations and crisis communications preferred. + Writing: Experience writing for large audiences, feature writing, copy editing, working in a matrix organization. + Professional Networking: Mature professional capable of working with business leaders on strategic projects/initiatives. + Strategic Communication Management: Innovative, organized and self-motivated with a keen interest in driving strategic messages to key internal and external audience. + Task Coordination: Self-directed toward the completion of goals and strategy. + Results-Oriented: Ability to achieve positive results within allotted time frames while servicing partners and clients in a large geographic region with unique needs given communities in which they operate, product lines and employee base. + Collaborative Spirit: Must have understanding and ability to respect others and contribute to a workplace with a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base. 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.