Group Communications Expert

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

Atdsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woveninto ourdaily work tonotonly 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'srace, 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 life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Agency statement

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