Communications Manager at BASF

Duties will include the following: 

• Ensure One Voice through a locally aligned communication and advocacy strategy on issues, corporate key messages, and positioning.
• Develop and implement a local integrated communication strategy in line with corporate global and regional guidance. 
• Develop and implement a local advocacy strategy (activities in public & governmental affairs and engagement within industry and business associations) in order to ensure license to operate and to support the business strategies.
• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running and delivery of the communications service in line with the assigned annual budgetary objectives.
• Drive local employee communications keeping employees up-to-date and ensure access to BASF group-wide information for all employees in the country.
• Drive local corporate external communications incl. media relations and brand awareness initiatives. 
• Drive local digital communications ensuring a consistent user journey on BASF’s online presences incl. web and social media.
• Lead crisis communications, providing necessary training to stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with local Business Unit heads to support their communication needs. 

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable position with extensive knowledge of Communications and Advocacy
• Experience in a cross-cultural organization; government/public sector exposure is an advantage
• Strong editorial skills with an excellent command of English
• Project management skills with a creative and innovative mindset
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to execute action plans effectively
• Understanding of the local media environment and trends in digital communications