You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

　　Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

　　Purpose/Introduction

　　As the company's storytellers, the Public Affairs department focuses on building the company's brand and reputation, communicating company information and being active members of the communities where we work. Public Affairs drives government relations, media relations, crisis communications, community involvement, marketing communications, internal/external communications and digital communications to disseminate business objectives, news and information that effectively engages internal and external stakeholders.

　　Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking an External Communications Advisor to join the Legal & Public Affairs organization located at the company’s headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. The External Communications Advisor drives strategic external communications initiatives to advance business objectives while protecting and enhancing the reputation of the company. Key responsibilities include creating external communications deliverables such as press releases, media statements and executive talking points; developing and maintaining relationships with top-tier and trade journalists; supporting the CEO and executive leadership at external conferences and events; facilitating the company’s external communications approval process; and managing our social media presence. This individual will also play a critical role on the company’s crisis communications team, media training company leaders and serving as a company spokesperson. The successful candidate will be results oriented and agile with a collaborative mindset and the ability to identify, engage and influence broad stakeholder group across the organization. This individual will report to the External Communications Lead.

　　Responsibilities

　　Develop and implement strategic communication plans that advance the company’s business objectives.

　　Respond to crisis events and support crisis communications preparation and training.

　　Field incoming media inquiries.

　　Develop and sustain relationships with media contacts and other external stakeholders while assessing and prioritizing short- and long-term media opportunities that reflect positively upon the company’s business interests, operations and corporate functions.

　　Pitch story ideas and event coverage to relevant media outlets, including top-tier, local, regional and trade opportunities.

　　Write news releases and web content and prepare presentations and talking points, fact sheets and Q&A documents.

　　Manage the company’s organic social media presence – including content development, posting and leveraging analytics to make improvements in target audience engagement.

　　Develop and implement paid media campaigns and email marketing campaigns as part of lead generation and strategic brand awareness efforts.

　　Identify, secure and support external speaking opportunities for senior leaders that align with the company’s business objectives.

　　Collaborate with Government Affairs team to support stakeholder advocacy with a focus on Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) issues.

　　Maintain strong governance over the company’s corporate approval process.

　　Perform other internal and external communications duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, drafting news articles for internal audiences, facilitating photo and video shoots, assisting with company events, etc.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Minimum education of bachelor’s degree

　　Minimum of five years of communications experience

　　Demonstrated ability to manage full lifecycle communications initiatives, projects, campaigns, or processes

　　Media or media relations experience

　　Experience with organic social and paid media campaigns and social media software

　　Experience collecting, analyzing and reporting on digital channel performance data

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree or above in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or related discipline

　　Previous experience working for a print, broadcast or online news outlet or a public relations, advertising or marketing firm

　　Petrochemical, energy, or oil and gas industry communications experience

　　Experience using CRM to automate digital campaigns and manage contact databases

　　Experience using a CMS

　　Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.

　　Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.

　　Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

　　To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

　　Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

　　Eligibility for Relocation: No

　　Closing Date: 02/06/2024