Communications Representative I

Formosa Plastics•Livingston, NJ

1d•$62,290 - $85,359

About The Position

The Communications Representative I assists with corporate communication programs, activities, and materials that project a consistent, professional, and positive corporate image to stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities, news media, and governmental and regulatory officials. The role prepares and issues media news releases and conducts interviews when appropriate. It supports internal and external communication efforts across the Corporate Human Resources and Legal divisions, manufacturing subsidiaries, business operating divisions, the Livingston, New Jersey site, and business-only aspects of Neumin Production, Lavaca Pipe Line, and Formosa Hydrocarbons. The position monitors media coverage and content relating to company facilities, activities, and public image, and alerts and advises senior management and division heads about important developments. It may serve as the company’s media spokesperson in notable situations and crisis events. The role develops and distributes communications, maintains digital channels, supports the employee newsletter, prepares communication resources, and helps ensure consistent brand standards and corporate messaging. It also supports photography, video, graphics, engagement tracking, proofreading, special projects, events, executive communications, and media-related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Communications, Journalism, Project Management, or a related discipline.
1–4 years of experience in professional writing, speaking, and presentations.
1–4 years of experience in business and product marketing.
1–4 years of experience in project management and implementation.
1–4 years of experience in internet/website design, operation, and maintenance.
1–4 years of experience in social media content creation and graphic design.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), writing, grammar, public speaking and presentations, computer operation/maintenance, project management, social media management, Adobe Creative Suite, and conducting multiple tasks.
Medium proficiency in media relations, photo and video/image editing, and internet/web page creation and editing.

Nice To Haves

Additional academic coursework or professional development in project management, technical writing, and publishing.
Training or experience in website design, development, and maintenance.
Training or experience in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Support development and distribution of internal and external communications, including employee announcements, newsletters, corporate updates, website content, social media posts, and other materials.
Gather information from departments, business divisions, and operating locations to develop accurate, timely, and engaging content about company activities, accomplishments, programs, and initiatives.
Assist with maintaining and updating the corporate website, intranet, social media platforms, and other digital communication channels.
Support development of the employee newsletter by coordinating submissions, drafting and editing articles, organizing photographs and supporting materials, and assisting with publication and distribution.
Assist in developing presentations, informational materials, graphics, signage, and other resources for corporate, business, and site-level initiatives.
Support consistent application of company brand standards, visual identity, and corporate messaging across communication materials and platforms.
Collaborate with departments and operating locations to support communication needs and present information clearly, accurately, and consistently.
Assist with communications related to company programs, community involvement, employee activities, sustainability initiatives, business accomplishments, and other corporate activities.
Support coordination and development of photography, video, graphics, and other visual content for company communication channels.
Assist with tracking communication performance and engagement, including website, social media, newsletter, and other available metrics.
Review and proofread communications for accuracy, grammar, formatting, brand consistency, and quality before publication or distribution.
Support Corporate Communications leadership with special projects, events, executive communications, media-related activities, and other assigned communication needs.
Monitor media for news and content about company facilities, activities, and public image, and alert and advise senior management and division heads of important developments.
Prepare and issue media news releases and conduct interviews as appropriate; serve as the company’s media spokesperson in notable situations and crisis events.