Advisor, External Affairs Houston Ship Channel

Company: LyondellBasell Industries
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

LyondellBasell
Basic Function
The Advisor, External Affairs supports the full range of External Affairs services needed in the region, including stakeholder engagement, media relations, communications, social performance and social investment. They are responsible for providing advice and counsel to regional site leaders and works as a trusted business partner. This individual will develop and execute communications plans supporting the businesses' license to operate and grow under the guidance of the Sr. Mgr., Americas External Affairs & Crisis Management.

This individual will be the first point of contact for several asset locations located along the U.S. Gulf Coast and is responsible for proactive stakeholder engagement, as well as developing and maintaining key relationships. Additionally, this individual will be a member of the Corporate Communications Incident / Crisis Management team and could assume the role as one of the designated company spokespeople.

They will interact with Public Affairs counterparts in the U.S. and will have the opportunity over time to support various teams and projects within the Corporate Communications group. Additionally, he/she will work closely with Government Relations on elected official engagements taking place at the sites. It is imperative that the External Affairs Advisor understands and flags key sensitive issues and trends in both the local/regional political arena (e.g. county government) and within the communities they support.

This individual will also be responsible for developing engaging content for use across multiple communications platforms, engage with local media, and track all engagements and coverage for metrics reporting.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Communicates proactively with Public Affairs, business colleagues and functional teams on upcoming communications to ensure awareness and alignment among all stakeholders

* Understanding of corporate communications operating within a Public Affairs department

* Proactively identifies, engages and manages stakeholder relationships outside the site's fence line

* May develop and execute communications plans

* Generates ideas and creates content for various communications channels (e.g. Elements, LYB.com, social media and LYB content hub)

* Partner with the Corporate Communications team in both content and visual storytelling for LyondellBasell through a broad array of communication assets

* Ensures the alignment and information sharing among the Public Affairs team about new messaging, resources, upcoming events/activities, etc.

* Act as a trusted advisor for multiple clients, acting as the first line of contact for external communications/stakeholder engagement with assigned clients and/or external stakeholders

* Understand and anticipate the vision of management and clients / external stakeholders

* Serve as a project owner, executing campaigns and projects as assigned with a degree of skill and professionalism

* Takes initiative to think several steps ahead and anticipates the needs of clients / stakeholders and management

* Creates and maintains communications resources and toolkits including but not limited to key message documents, power point presentations, and training materials

* Communicates proactively with Public Affairs, business colleagues and functional teams on upcoming communications to ensure awareness and alignment among all stakeholders

* Represents the company with the utmost integrity and abides by the LyondellBasell Code of Conduct

* Reviews and edits documents and language from other functional areas where applicable (e.g., external, marketing communications, internal) for accuracy and consistency

* Actively participates and communications new ideas, innovative methods and/or tools to communications leadership team

* Implement metrics systems and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to benchmark team progress and success of communications initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement

* Partner with in-house design team to execute creative concepts in alignment with overarching corporate messaging and brand standards

* Attend and/or lead group and client meetings as requested

* Responsible for responding and/or escalating client / stakeholder requests for support and follow through to close out
Min. Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or public relations or related field

* Minimum of 4 or more years of relevant working experience as a communications professional in external affairs, marketing or public relations

Areas of Expertise

* Must demonstrate strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, both oral and written

* Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to set priorities to meet deadlines

* Demonstrates resilience in tacking opportunities and challenges of the job

* The ideal candidate will have strong collaboration and listening skills and works well within and across functions

* Adapts to a rapidly changing environment while maintaining work focus despite challenges or setbacks

* Drives a solution-oriented approach

* Command of AP Style, while having strong and efficient writing competencies across digital and print platforms

* Function autonomously balancing quality of work and meeting deadlines

* Skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively

* Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including ability to engender trust, respect and confidence

* Proactive self-starter, willingness to assume management of projects, paying attention to detail and setting priorities to meet deadlines

* Maintain a high level of confidentiality and manage sensitive materials

* Demonstrates solid judgement and works effectively under pressure, constantly adjusting priorities as circumstances change

* Sets stretch targets for self to ensure high quality performance

* Perform any additional duties as required
Preferred Qualifications
* Preferred prior experience working in the petrochemical, manufacturing or related industry in communications related field with strong writing capabilities

* Knowledge of the Incident Command System (or similar) structure a plus

* Additional languages a plus


Competencies
Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills

We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @ on LinkedIn.



Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.



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LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available .

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