Communications Manager

Oxychem Corporation • Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. The Communications Manager is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies across multiple departments within the company. This role serves as a central point for both external and internal messaging, ensuring the company’s brand, values, and priorities are consistently represented to a wide range of audiences, including media, employees, and leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills, expert-level writing abilities, and a strategic mindset to support organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or related discipline.
• Proven ability to produce a wide range of communication materials, including press releases, reactive statements, executive presentations, social media posts, intranet pages, and SharePoint content.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines and evolving priorities.
• Experience with media monitoring and analytics platforms.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at both manufacturing sites and in our corporate office, including executive leadership.
• Must be available at any time to respond to urgent communication needs or crises.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within the first year of employment and as needed thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy: Develop and oversee the execution of communication plans, aligning messaging with company objectives and maintaining consistency across all channels.
• Media Relations: Establish and build relationships with media outlets to proactively share company news and respond to media inquiries. Coordinate press releases, interviews, and media events to maximize positive coverage.
• Crisis Communications: Responsible for managing real‑time crisis communication while also developing and maintaining the plans, protocols, and escalation pathways that ensure the organization can communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively throughout any crisis.
• Media Monitoring: Utilize media monitoring tools to track coverage, analyze sentiment, and provide reports to leadership on public perception and emerging issues.
• Content Development: Draft and edit press releases, talking points, presentations, social media posts, and other communications materials for both external and internal audiences.
• Brand Reputation & Storytelling: Support the company’s reputation by developing advocacy campaigns and ensuring messaging reflects core values and business priorities.
• Internal Communications: Create and manage effective employee communication plans, town hall coordination, intranet content, and internal newsletters. Write and edit content that informs, engages, and motivates staff.
• Departmental Support: Partner with HR and other functions to deliver effective departmental communications and support ongoing communications initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level