Communications & Public Affairs Manager

Responsibilities

• Leveraging your education in public policy, communications, journalism, public relations, business administration or related discipline and your experience in public affairs, advocacy and communications, you will drive the public affairs strategy development and implementation for Performance Materials in North America.
• Providing strategic public affairs and issues management counsel on key issues impacting the PMN Operations (PMN/O) sites to protect BASF’s license to operate and reputation in the local communities and states where we operate.
• Directing crisis communication efforts, devising proactive strategies to mitigate adverse publicity and safeguard organizational standing.
• Understanding technical aspects of laws, regulations, and issues impacting the PMN/O sites and the chemical industry to develop and manage content for external communications (community, government officials, civic leaders) regarding these regulations, their impact on the PMN/O sites, and the required actions.
• Monitoring and assessing public sentiment and legislative shifts, evaluating potential impacts on organizational operations and public perception.
• Coordinating with key trade associations (local, state, and regional) on public affairs strategy for key issues.
• Providing strategic assistance to in-house attorneys on legal matters involving significant public or community issues or media outreach.
• Onboarding and managing contracted resources and public relations firms to ensure deliverables that support the public affairs/communications strategy.
• Developing a community outreach strategy (as part of the broader PA strategy), including charitable donations, science education, aligning site activities with employee resource groups, and other topics deemed important by the Wyandotte Site Leadership Team. This approach will be shared with the other PMN/O sites.
• Providing support as needed to PMN/O sites in North America for employee communications/community outreach/relations and serving as the main regional point of contact for PMN NA (ensuring awareness of all activities across the sites).

Requirements

• Have a proven track record in developing and executing public affairs strategies with measurable impact
• Excel in conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, project management, and building trust across teams
• Can distill complex technical topics into clear, compelling messages for diverse stakeholders
• Build and sustain relationships internally and externally, positioning leaders as thought leaders and spokespeople
• Thrive in dynamic environments by prioritizing effectively, adapting quickly, and knowing when to ask for support
• Bring strong attention to detail, curiosity for emerging media trends, and the ability to navigate matrixed organizations
• Leveraging your education in public policy, communications, journalism, public relations, business administration or related discipline and your experience in public affairs, advocacy and communications
• Education in public policy, communications, journalism, public relations, business administration or related discipline

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!