Lead, Internal Communications and Events

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary writer and editor, translating complex operational and technical topics into clear, engaging content for a global employee audience. This includes long-form features, executive messaging and presentations, email newsletters, intranet articles and posts, and global webcast content.
• Take ownership of key employee publications — contribute original stories, edit submissions and raise overall quality.
• Be a self-editing writer who sets a high bar, meets deadlines and produces clean AP Style copy with minimal revision cycles.
• Track engagement metrics and channel effectiveness; leverage AI to inform strategy.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans tied to business goals and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as a proactive partner to internal clients — anticipate needs, advise on message and channel strategy, and bring ideas before being asked.
• Stay ahead of the news cycle by tracking emerging stories and business milestones. Don't wait for a brief to arrive.
• Manage logistics, hospitality and attendee experience for: The Houston Texans executive suite; The Houston Rodeo executive suite; The Houston office annual office holiday party; (Strong support and eventual leadership of) Nouryon’s Integrated Supply Chain team’s Supplier of The Year conference
• Build relationships across functions to gather information firsthand and stay current.
• Partner across the Communications team with follow-through and mutual accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• 5+ years of corporate communications experience with a published portfolio demonstrating AP Style mastery, versatility across formats and the ability to write clearly about complex operational or technical topics.
• Exceptional writing ability is non-negotiable. Candidates must submit recent work samples; strong writing will be the primary filter.
• Proven ability to operate proactively: build plans, execute independently, manage multiple priorities under deadline and advise internal clients as a trusted partner.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, high emotional intelligence and executive presence, skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong business acumen; motivated to learn the specialty chemicals industry.
• Fluency with generative AI tools, SharePoint/intranet platforms, email marketing systems and enterprise social media.
• Experience in or openness to working in a global environment across time zones.

Preferred

• This is a full-time position requiring onsite employment in Houston, TX
• This role requires evening and weekend availability and some event-related travel with a sustained commitment in March during rodeo season.
• This role reports to the Director of Internal Communications in Houston, TX.