Lead Internal Communications and Community Involvement

Nouryon•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nouryon is seeking a strategic, proactive communicator and strong writer to lead internal communications and support corporate sponsorship events based in Houston. The role is approximately 75% writing and 25% events, with the balance potentially shifting to 50%-50% during the height of event season. The position serves as a primary writer and editor, turning complex operational and technical topics into clear, engaging content for a global employee audience. Content includes long-form features, executive messaging and presentations, email newsletters, intranet content, and global webcast material. The role also owns key employee publications, tracks engagement and channel effectiveness, and uses AI to inform communications strategy. The Lead develops communications plans tied to business goals and measurable outcomes, advises internal clients on messaging and channels, anticipates communication needs, and tracks emerging stories and business milestones. Event responsibilities include logistics, hospitality, and attendee experience for Houston Texans and Houston Rodeo executive suites and the Houston office holiday party, as well as strong support and eventual leadership of the Integrated Supply Chain team’s Supplier of the Year conference. The role requires collaboration across functions and the Communications team. This is a full-time, onsite position in Houston, Texas. Evening and weekend availability is required, along with some event-related travel and a sustained commitment in March during rodeo season. The position reports to the Director of Internal Communications in Houston.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
At least 5 years of corporate communications experience.
A published portfolio demonstrating AP Style mastery, versatility across formats, and clear writing about complex operational or technical topics.
Recent work samples must be submitted; strong writing is the primary selection filter.
Ability to 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.
Skill navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Strong business acumen and motivation to learn the specialty chemicals industry.
Fluency with generative AI tools, SharePoint/intranet platforms, email marketing systems, and enterprise social media.
Ability to work in a global environment across time zones, or openness to doing so.
Availability to work evenings and weekends, undertake some event-related travel, and maintain a sustained commitment in March during rodeo season.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary writer and editor, translating complex operational and technical topics into engaging content for a global employee audience.
Create long-form features, executive messaging and presentations, email newsletters, intranet articles and posts, and global webcast content.
Own key employee publications by contributing original stories, editing submissions, and raising overall quality.
Self-edit, meet deadlines, and produce clean AP Style copy with minimal revision cycles.
Track engagement metrics and channel effectiveness, and leverage AI to inform communications strategy.
Develop and execute strategic communications plans tied to business goals and measurable outcomes.
Proactively advise internal clients on messages and communication channels, anticipate needs, and bring forward ideas.
Track emerging stories and business milestones to stay ahead of the news cycle.
Manage logistics, hospitality, and attendee experience for the Houston Texans executive suite, Houston Rodeo executive suite, and Houston office annual holiday party.
Provide strong support and eventually lead the Integrated Supply Chain team’s Supplier of the Year conference.
Build relationships across functions to gather firsthand information and stay current.
Partner with the Communications team with follow-through and mutual accountability.