Corporate Communications Supervisor

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.

Position: Corporate Communications Supervisor
Location: Headquarters – Moon Township, PA

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match!
Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.

Hours of work: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 40 Hours/Week

The Corporate Communications Manager is someone who creates, implements, and oversees internal and external facing communications programs that effectively promote Calgon Carbon, its people, its products, and its services. Elevated and comprehensive communication programs will effectively engage stakeholders, drive traffic and sales, and amplify our brand voice.

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Internal Communications
  • Manage and support global internal communications programs; email blasts, text programs, Intranet, employee events, and executive communications
  • Work with Kuraray Corporate Planning to disseminate corporate information to employees and gather and report Division information
  • Work with internal stakeholders to elevate existing internal communications ensuring they meet brand voice and branding standards
  • Work with Human Resources to coordinate internal communications/HR programs
• External Communications
  • Manage and support external communications output; including but not limited to press releases, web content, case studies, white papers, by-lined trade articles, talking points, executive correspondence, and company presentations
  • Ensure communication strategy is consistent and reflects the organization’s strategic vision, brand voice, and brand standards
  • Conduct research and internal interviews for articles; develop and write editorial content for print and electronic media
  • Work closely with a wide range of vendors to ensure clarity of message and quality of design and output
• Business Unit Marketing Communications Strategy
  • Work with BUs to develop new strategic marketing communication plans and or/evaluate existing plans to enhance brand awareness and Calgon Carbon’s recognition in the industry
  • Collaborate with Marketing managers to develop and implement advertising and promotional planning
  • Define project and company visions, strategies and tactics
  • Work with management to identify trends and developments that might influence public relations decisions and strategies
    

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (degree preferably in public relations, journalism, or a related communications field is preferred)
• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, WordPress, and Canva is required
• 5-7 years of experience in Communications roles within a corporate or agency setting, supporting global communications efforts and collaborating with senior leaders is required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical and financial data is preferred
• A solid understanding of content management systems, video production tools, and marketing/social media platforms is preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience in event management being a plus is preferred

More about Calgon Carbon, A Kuraray Company

We are a company of scientific innovators with over 205 patents. For over 75 years, we’ve been innovating solutions to the world’s emerging challenges. Since creating the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, Calgon Carbon has been a pioneer in developing advanced products, systems and services for air and water purification. Calgon Carbon’s product portfolio now encompasses more than 700 direct market applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,350 people and operates 20 manufacturing, reactivation, innovation and equipment fabrication facilities in the U.S., Asia, and in Europe, where Calgon Carbon is known as Chemviron.

Calgon Carbon was acquired by Kuraray in March of 2018. With complementary products and services, the combined organization will continue to focus on providing the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon and filtration media products, equipment, and services to meet customer needs anywhere in the world.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans
VEVRRA Federal Contractor