DirecciónGeographic Communications Manager Spain, Portugal & Italy
At a glance
Position:Geographic Communications Manager Spain, Portugal & Italy
Primary locationTarragona (ESP), Spain
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:02/27/2024
Job Number:R2049120
Description
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
The Geographic Communications Manager for Spain, Portugal & Italy is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining multi-channel internal and external communications plans that protect, build and drive Dow’s reputation and brand with key stakeholder groups in both countries, and providing ad-hoc support for Portugal. This includes partnering with the Spain and Italy functional teams and those supporting the individual Dow businesses and engaging with local Dow leadership to reinforce and advance the Company’s strategy. They support a variety of internal and/or external work streams focused on engaging and motivating employees, deepening customer relationships, interacting with media, and enhancing Dow’s brand value and reputation in the region. This role is based in Tarragona, Spain.
Responsibilities
Develops and supports regional communications for targeted internal and external stakeholders, including
Tarragona site leadership
Spain, Italy, and Portugal country leadership
Supports internal and external events and communications throughout both regions including:
Media relations
Relationships with chemical associations
Community Advisory Panel in Tarragona
Leads crisis communication processes supporting local manufacturing sites
Supports internal approval processes with relevant departments, and external stakeholders, e.g. press releases, reports, etc.
Monitors media, NGOs, academic, and science organizations for activity
Manages Dow digital presence including web and social media channels, sourcing content from businesses and functions
Maintains brand standards, providing direction to ensure consistency throughout all communication channels
Works with Dow’s European Donation Team concerning donations for Spain, Portugal, and Italy
Qualifications
Bachelor's/ Master's Degree with 5 years of related professional experience in Journalism, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications or Marketing Communications.
Strong written communication and speaking skills; fluent in Spanish and English. Italian is desirable.
Leadership presence – ability to collaborate with wide variety of colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects under time constraints; experience in issues management and crisis communications is desirable.
Ability to be available on short notice to meet needs that may arise outside of normal business hours for crisis communications support.
Additional notes
- Relocation is not supported for this role.
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) 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.
