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Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2021. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

External Affairs Manager (2202131) – Research Triangle Park, NC

Where the Chemistry Happens

The External Affairs Manager will drive programs to promote, protect and defend the BASF Agricultural Solutions reputation and brand(s) among key stakeholders in North America, among them journalists, industry influencers, community organizations, NGOs, customers and growers. The external affairs manager will lead efforts around media relations, crisis/issues management, social media, public and community relations. The position will also lead efforts to position BASF as a leading employer, community partner and responsible corporate citizen in key markets where BASF operates, with particular emphasis in the Raleigh-Durham NC market.

Formula for Success

Utilize your Bachelor degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related field.

Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate communications field, in-house or agency setting preferably with supervisory experience and budget management.

Demonstrated experience as a lead spokesperson for a corporation or agency, particularly with difficult topics, crisis/issues management

Experience in agriculture, chemistry and/or manufacturing preferred.

Experience managing outside agencies and/or vendors.

Experience in a global setting preferred.

Ability to understand public opinion, the news cycle, social media and community engagement to craft proactive and reactive external communications programs that positively impact BASF reputation and brand awareness with key constituencies in key markets.

Solid understanding of sustainability principles.

Demonstrated adept public speaking abilities, particularly in high-pressure environments.

Demonstrated ability to craft and execute communications strategies and tactics that produce relevant results. Knowledge of industry measurements and KPIs.

Demonstrated ability to manage budgets.

High level of understanding and experience with social media channels and engagement.

High level of understanding of community relations and engagement principles.

High level of understanding of the regulatory, legislative and political processes and standards relevant to the BASF businesses and products.

High level of understanding of marketing communications principles, including brand management, consumer and B2B marketing principles, and the public relations integration to support customer-oriented communications.

Strong knowledge of AP Style and North American journalistic standards for news writing and editing.

Leadership Expectations: As a leader at BASF, you will play a key role in creating value for the company through people. Our top candidate will be expected to enable greater personal success among our employees through quality people development, coaching, and performance management. Leaders at BASF are role models to help employees develop the competencies needed to implement BASF's strategy. Our expectation is that leaders will coach and develop team members to reach their full potential, and support relevant development assignments, opportunities and moves while motivating and challenging employees to drive high performance. Our leaders must be committed to "hiring the best" internally and externally at the same time they are creating an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity. Finally, a leader at BASF must establish and support our safety culture in which all accidents are preventable.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.

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