SUMMARY

The corporate communications associate is responsible for content creation and provides a broad range of internal communications support, including writing, editing, developing SharePoint and social media content and basic graphics work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Writes articles for company intranet and employee magazine.
• Writes, edits and revises employee-focused communications as needed.
• Assists with maintenance and updates to the Westlake web properties, including Westlake.com and Connect intranet.
• Assists with brand management for internal communications.
• Assists with planning and coordinating internal events as needed.
• Assists with development of social media content to support community engagement.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or English, or a related area with an emphasis in writing.
• Internship experience in corporate communications, public relations, helpful.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Knowledge of AP Style required.
• Basic graphic design skills in Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and drive projects through to completion.
• Basic SharePoint experience desired.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of social media tools and appropriate communications styles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.