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Global Communications Leader
3038BR
US NY Waterford
USA
Marketing
Momentive is a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, with a broad range of advanced specialty products that help industrial and consumer companies support and improve everyday life. We engineer a multitude of high-performance resins, silicones and other advanced materials that meet the specific end-use and manufacturing requirements of our customers over a broad range of markets, from healthcare to wind energy. In fact, Momentive materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Momentive, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for us, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner.
This exciting opportunity is part of our Momentive Performance Materials business.
The Global Communications Leader is responsible for traditional corporate communication functions at the divisional level. The role is responsible for five key areas:  divisional reputation management; internal employee communications; crisis communications; labor relations communications; and divisional social responsibility.
 
The individual will be responsible for strengthening, enhancing, and protecting the division’s image and reputation through both internal and external engagement and is responsible for the development of effective communications strategies, sound tactical execution and superlative writing.     
 
The role will work closely with the corporate public affairs team as well as divisional functions, including communications, senior management, operations, and human resources.  

Functional expertise, executive presence and presentation skills commensurate with that required to provide counsel and engage in persuasive exchange with senior-level management is required.
This role is responsible for:
 
Divisional Reputation Management
Development and execution of a reputation management plan for internal and external audiences.   Requires the ability to counsel senior leaders, analyze dynamic situations, and translate needs into communications plans.
 
Internal/Employee Communications
Continually improving and evolving global processes and channels for sharing information internally, including organizational, management, and operational announcements.

Crisis Communications
Serving as the division’s lead in crisis communications, working closely with corporate public affairs.   Requires response to crisis as they occur; serving as company spokesperson and media liaison; and development of media statements.  
 
Labor Communications
Leading labor communication initiatives during years of contract negotiations; playing a key role on the labor relations team.   Requires ability to manage top-tier, industry-leading agencies.
 
Divisional Social Responsibility
Community Relations:   development of global guidelines; working with sites to develop annual plan and budget.  
Sustainability:   communicate internally and externally to support the corporate sustainability initiative.
Writing
-- excellent skills commensurate with writing on behalf of
   senior-level executives and the company
-- thorough knowledge of AP Style is imperative
-- ability to assess varying message scenarios and outcomes
 
 
Media Strategy/Relations
-- thorough knowledge of media relations
-- ability to determine media approach
-- ability to build positive relations with the press
-- ability to develop effective story angles

Crisis Preparedness Planning
-- experience in crisis communications
-- experience serving as a spokesperson
 
Project Management
-- superlative project management skills
-- ability to work in a highly-matrixed environment
 
Counseling/Leadership
 -- ability to provide communications counsel to a wide
spectrum of global associates
10-15 years in similar role in corporate or agency setting preferred.
Bachelor's in journalism, communications, or marketing required.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through momentive.com, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently a Momentive employee, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.