Mgr. Executive Communications & Media

About the role

The Manager, Executive Communications & Media leads a broad range of corporate communications activities supporting the company’s C-suite executives and key corporate functions. This role serves as a strategic partner to LyondellBasell executives, developing and delivering impactful global executive communications, including presentations, speeches, and media engagements.

Responsibilities

- Manages the company’s tier 1 media relations, building and maintaining strong relationships with key outlets and journalists. - Develops executive thought leadership for the company, including executive communications and media relations strategies and tactics on a regional / global / company level. - Serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Committee, developing high-impact keynote speeches, presentations and messaging for external engagements, including conferences and panel discussions. - Provides indirect leadership and direction to a broader team supporting executive thought leadership, ensuring alignment, consistency and high-quality delivery. - Leads communications strategy and execution for regional, and large-scale, global initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and enterprise issues management. - Provides senior leader and C-suite executives counsel for reputation management. - Serves as the subject matter expert of tier 1 media relations for Communications colleagues to promote consistency in external communications related to media. - Uses data, insights and performance metrics to inform decision-making and continuously improve communications effectiveness. - Acts as a company spokesperson, managing media inquiries and cultivating relationships to support positive, accurate and timely coverage.

Requirements

- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex business concepts into clear, compelling messages. - Demonstrated expertise in media relations, reputation management and stakeholder engagement as a trusted business partner. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment. - Deep understanding of industry trends and emerging issues, with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate reputational risks. - Experience supporting senior leaders, business executives and C-suite stakeholders. - Ability to perform effectively under pressure, adjusting priorities as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or related field - Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in a communications-related field with strong writing, verbal and presentation skills. - Prior corporate communications experience working across functional teams and with business leaders on complex projects. - Chemical industry or similar experience is preferred. - Agency experience is a plus. - Knowledge of AP style preferred.

Skills

- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex business concepts into clear, compelling messages. - Demonstrated expertise in media relations, reputation management and stakeholder engagement as a trusted business partner. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment. - Deep understanding of industry trends and emerging issues, with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate reputational risks. - Experience supporting senior leaders, business executives and C-suite stakeholders. - Ability to perform effectively under pressure, adjusting priorities as business needs evolve.

Benefits

LyondellBasell is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LyondellBasell’s recruiting process, please email us at Careers@lyb.com.