Geographic Communications Specialist Türkiye

　　At a glance

　　Position:Geographic Communications Specialist Türkiye

　　Primary locationIstanbul (TUR), İstanbul, Türkiye

　　Schedule:Full time

　　Date Posted:01/24/2024

　　Job Number:R2048206

　　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 has a great opportunity for a Geographic Communications Specialist based Istanbul, Türkiye.

　　In this role you will be the creative force behind developing and executing dynamic multi-channel internal and external communication plans. Your mission is to safeguard, enhance, and propel Dow's reputation and brand within key stakeholder groups at a country or site level. In collaboration with the site leader and other stakeholders you will align communication strategies with business objectives, driving growth and fostering relationships that contribute to Dow's success. Dive into community engagement, building goodwill for Dow on a local scale, while also championing employee engagement and alignment. Your role as a strategic business partner will be pivotal in realizing Dow's ambitious goals, providing expertise, and cultivating relationships within businesses and local markets.

　　Responsibilities

　　You craft and implement innovative marketing and communication strategies positioning Dow as a preferred partner in Türkiye.

　　You manage Branding/Corporate Identity by ensuring all communications align with corporate brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive corporate identity.

　　You handle Crisis Communication: Take charge of communication during crises in Türkiye, collaborating with various teams and ensuring timely updates.

　　You build Media Relations: Establish and enhance connections with key media, monitor media activity, and issue press releases as required.

　　You develop and execute country CSR and Global Citizenship strategies, aligning them with regional and global goals.

　　You execute Internal Communication: Focus on enhancing Employee Experience (EX) in the region, actively promoting Dow’s values, principles, and I&D culture.

　　You build Awareness and Equity: Utilize effective channels to raise awareness in Turkey and the CE region, supporting digital and social media campaigns.

　　You develop and maintain Intranet and Website: Keep the intranet site updated, ensure accurate content on Dow.com, and support regional communications strategy.

　　You handle Corporate Advertising: Assist business units with advertising, including media negotiations, buying, and placement.

　　You support hosting Corporate Events, participating in conferences, and managing Advertising and PR agencies in Türkiye.

　　You are the Media Spokesperson for Türkiye, contributing positively to Dow’s corporate profile through regular media engagement.

　　You act as a Brand Ambassador and will represent Dow's Corporate Brand, increasing awareness, perception, and loyalty through thought leadership platforms.

　　You guarantee compliance with Dow’s communications and brand guidelines, aligning them with geographic and business strategies.

　　You promote Dow's image and reputation across key stakeholder groups, driving key messages as defined in global communications guidelines.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　3-5 years of professional experience.

　　Excellent communication skills in Turkish and English

　　Understanding and knowledge of modern communications technologies.

　　Organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

　　Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

　　Proactive and self-motivated to deliver at a high level of excellence with ever increasing demands.

　　Flexibility for some travel.

　　Additional notes

　　Relocation is not supported.

　　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 Dow

　　Dow (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 visitwww.dow.comor follow@DowNewsroom (https://twitter.com/DowNewsroom) 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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.