Job Title: Group Communications Expert
City, Country: Shanghai, China
Hybrid/Remote/On Site: Hybrid
Contribute to the implementation of Group Communications priorities and plans
in China. This position is responsible for executing assigned communications
priorities for dsm-firmenich in China including business, employee, external
communications, and/or digital & brand communications. The position plays a
pivotal generalist role in engaging local employees and/or external
stakeholders (ie: media in China) to enhance and protect dsm-firmenich brand &
reputation in the country.
DEI Statement
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only
benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business
value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling,
authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities
* Act as communications generalist and team member of the regional
communications team to enhance and protect brand & reputation
* Drive assigned priorities in employee communications, media outreach,
spokesperson profiling, crisis communications, digital & social media
activations, and sustainability.
* Ensure consistency of corporate messaging and branding in local key
languages, creating messaging that resonates with respective local audiences,
taking into account cultural and linguistic differences
* Support two-way communication between the global and local organization,
creating success stories, sharing best practice, raising functional needs and
issues
* Contribute to ad-hoc global projects via the Group Communications talent
pool
* Support delivery of the global comms priorities: events, townhalls, comms
channels, awareness campaigns stakeholder engagement etc.
We bring
* A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive put dsm-firmenich
internally and externally on the map and elevate the reputation.
* An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change,
transformation and progress
* A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities
* An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to
life and create a better future;
* A drive to live up to and role model our new values “shape the future”,
“own the outcome”, “be a force for good”
* A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and
mentally
You bring
* An academic degree in Communications or Liberal arts
* Excellent interpersonal communications capability, networking, project
management and written and verbal communication skills
* Solid understanding of China’s social media ecosystem and proficiency in
using digital communications tools
* Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative communication ideas
* Minimum 5 years of PR agency experience
* Native fluency and writing ability in Chinese; High proficiency in written
and speaking English
* Passionate about dsm-firmenich’s business
Equal opportunities commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged
and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress.
We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can
thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices
are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce,
representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive
language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection
is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit
with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an
applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds,
genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by
law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in
our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to
share this, please let us know.
About DSM-Firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents,
manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the
world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of
solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and
technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life,
desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is
a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in
almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse,
worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life64 every
day, everywhere, for billions of people.
Agency statement
Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept
applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees,
percentages or similar.