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Corporate Communications Specialist

1 month ago


Houston, United States Kuraray America Full time

**Title: Corporate Communications Specialist**

**Location: Houston, TX**

**Who we are**:
**Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI)** is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 900 in the United States.

**Why Kuraray**:
Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

**Position Summary**:
This is a hybrid role coming 1-2 days to our HQ office in Houston, TX.

**Responsibilities**:
**Internal Communication**:

- Develop and execute internal communication strategies to support our Great Place to Work culture and enhance the employee experience across all stages of the talent lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding.
- Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitor feedback and metrics to continuously improve internal communication initiatives.

**External Communications**:

- Manage social media communications to attract top talent and promote our brand identity as an employer of choice.
- Support senior leadership in preparing for interviews, magazine features, and news articles by providing strategic messaging and talking points.
- Write, edit, and partner with media outlets to develop compelling external communications materials.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for brand positioning and differentiation.

**Community Engagement**:

- Represent the company at community events, fostering meaningful relationships with stakeholders and driving employee engagement.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify and support community initiatives aligned with our corporate values and objectives.
- Ensure active participation and engagement of employees and leaders at community events to enhance brand visibility and reputation.

**Crisis Communications**:

- Serve as a key member of the crisis communications team, providing timely and effective communication during emergencies or crisis situations.
- Draft and distribute statements for media outlets, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational messaging.
- Assist in developing crisis communication plans and protocols to mitigate risks and protect the company's reputation.

**Global Projects**:

- Support and participate in global projects.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
- Three to five years of proven experience in corporate communications, with a focus on internal and external communication strategies.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices for employer branding and recruitment marketing.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience in crisis communication management and media relations is preferred.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and addressing challenges.
- Commitment to upholding the company's values and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar systems.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint and WordPress
- Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and facilitate agreement on key initiatives.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in full Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel and PowerPoint.

**Competencies**:

- ** Communicates Effectively**
- Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear


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