Communications Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina

Be an essential element to a brighter future.

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values (https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values) are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Job Description

Albemarle is a values-driven company that believes in doing the right things the right way. We combine world-class materials with great talent, technological know-how and strong customer partnerships to improve essential aspects of life. Our purpose, value and growth are tied to enabling a more resilient world today and tomorrow.

The Communications Manager serves as a communications advisor and storyteller, providing input to and support for communications strategy development and execution. As part of the enterprise content and executive communications team, this energetic, creative and collaborative professional creates story-based messaging, actionable plans and meaningful content that enhances employee engagement and strengthens the company brand with stakeholders worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner closely with corporate communications teammates and corporate stakeholders to develop, execute and measure multi-channel communications plans that drive engagement and alignment to the company’s business objectives, purpose and strategy.

• Regularly interface with senior leaders to provide communications support and counsel.

• Write/edit/produce content for multiple internal and external communications, including print, social/web, blogs, newsletters, presentations, videos, etc.

• Provide editorial functions, such as consistency in tone, style, clarity, and alignment with the company values and strategy.

• Support town halls as needed, including enterprise and CEO-led events.

• Benchmark and research to enable continuous improvement. Develop meaningful metrics and track and measure to show impact and inform content strategy.

• Support corporate communications on additional projects and stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Attributes:

• Natural storyteller, with exceptional written and verbal communications skills – excellent AP-style journalistic writing and editing abilities

• Understanding of Canva, SharePoint and PowerPoint

• Experience writing for executive audiences

• Demonstrated experience and passion for employee communications

• Ability to think strategically

• Sound judgment skills and ability to work with confidential information

• Strong interpersonal skills – builds and maintains positive, collaborative working relationships

• Results-oriented, self-motivated and creative

• Detail-oriented and excellent organization skills

• Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Good sense of humor

Desired Skills:

• Global company experience

Travel

• 5%

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, English, communications or marketing

Required Years and Area of Experience

• 5-7 years in communications, with at least a portion of time spent in employee communications.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.