Senior Communications Business Partner - Finance & Accounting, Commercial & Digital

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Findlay, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Communications Business Partner role supports the leadership teams for their client group(s) by delivering comprehensive internal and external communication programs that align with business objectives, drive employee engagement, and build the company’s reputation. Up to two positions may be filled from this requisition and will support the company’s Finance & Accounting, Commercial and Digital organizations. The successful candidate must deliver well-crafted messaging and compelling content that resonates with internal leaders, employees and, when needed, external audiences. This role requires a mix of consulting, influencing, coaching, project management and storytelling skills to create meaningful impact. This role is part of the Communications Business Partners team within the Communications and Community Relations organization. The position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Position can be based in either Houston, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, or Findlay, Ohio. This position belongs to a job progression with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Final position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or related field required.
Minimum six (6) years of experience producing compelling communications for a variety of channels and audiences at a large or midsized company or public relations firm required.
Strong understanding of internal and external communications strategies; ability to think strategically and build implementation plans that have a measurable impact
Capacity to be highly creative, analytical and data-driven at the same time
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all types of employees, such as traders and financial analysts to executives
Strong written, editorial planning, oral and presentation skills; quickly delivers compelling communications under pressure; demonstrated ability to present complex business ideas, strategies and results succinctly and persuasively
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and accuracy
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to details; ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and with little oversight
Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively in a matrix organization
Knowledge of communication and change management techniques, methods, processes, and best practices, including knowledge of Associated Press style
High curiosity; eager to learn and understand a wide range of energy industry, economic, financial and technical subject matter

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting communications for finance, commercial and/or digital organizations within medium-to-large companies is preferred.
Energy or manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted relationships with client group leaders to advance their business objectives through delivery of compelling, fit-for-purpose communications, including providing strategic counsel on effective messaging to engage both external stakeholders and employees, with appropriate sensitivity to a range of perspectives
Develop and implement multi-channel communication plans – including messaging, strategies, tactics, sequencing of activities; define and measurement approaches/metrics to evaluate effectiveness
Create and deliver executive-level materials including presentations, video scripts, and content for large employee events (e.g., Town Halls) that simplify complex, sensitive and business critical topics
Craft and manage communications content (articles, videos, presentations, social media posts, emails, newsletters, etc.) including writing, editing, overseeing creative design, and facilitating content approval; advise on content placement within appropriate enterprise communications channels
Support media relations efforts including promoting industry thought leadership and supporting crisis response activities when needed
Support initiatives focused on change and continuous improvement with clear, targeted communications that drive understanding and adoption
Understand, interpret, and apply communications best practices, research findings, team learnings and stakeholder insights to continuously improve and enhance communications effectiveness
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Communications & Community Relations team members and other organizations to ensure consistency, cohesion and compliance, and to mitigate risks
Implement communications strategies that support and reinforce an inclusive company culture
Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members, and contribute to the overall development of the team’s collective skills and expertise