Sr. Communications Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced communicator to serve as a business partner to our chemicals divisions, comprised of a specialty division and an intermediate chemicals division. The successful candidate must be highly organized and an excellent communicator with the ability to translate highly complex information into information that can be easily understood by a variety of audiences. Examples include creation of simple value propositions, sales collateral and information used in media material. The position will report to the Communications Manager and provide strategic and tactical support to these business units.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a business partner and communications resource to assigned business units and leaders
• Learn and understand the businesses' objectives, product strategies and key markets, and define strategic communications plans in support of business goals and priorities.
• Develop all communication material including press releases, marketing collateral, presentations, trade show messaging, website and social media content, etc.
• Direct internal communications activities focused on informing our employee community on the progress of the business unit.
• Ensure that brand values and visual identity are incorporated into deliverables.
• Regularly monitor and report on the results of communications plans.
• Support regional and global corporate communications initiatives as needed.

TEAM

• Reports to: Communications Manager

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years corporate communications experience, prior B2B and/or chemical experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with specialized focus on Mass Communications, Journalism, Writing, Public Relations, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Outstanding writing, storytelling and editing skills
• Proven track record developing content for a variety of channels (print, email, web, social media, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to distill complex information into digestible and compelling content
• Ability to juggle multiple high priority projects simultaneously and rebalance priorities as needed
• Ability to facilitate collaboration and teamwork between colleagues across the organization
• Ability to independently and effectively counsel clients
• Strategic approach with a focus on the 'bigger picture' - taking separate projects and developing a narrative that connects them
• Experience with change management initiatives and colleague engagement strategies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint presentation development capabilities

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn't only apply to the marketplace - it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You'll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn't mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don't accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won't be boxed into a single role at Ascend - you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.