Koch Industries
Koch Fertilizer is seeking an experienced Brand and Communications Manager to join the team! This role will provide develop and execute internal and external communications and public relations initiatives to shape Koch Fertilizer’s reputation as a trusted community partner.
The Brand and Communications Manager will be responsible for public relations, media relations, marketing efforts, social media and content creation for Koch Fertilizer Enid and other Koch Fertilizer sites. You will collaborate with business leaders and teams to develop compelling stories to create greater external awareness for the companies’ corporate brands and enhance employee experience.
Our Team
The Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) Brand and Communications team manages internal and external communications and marketing for KAES and its subsidiaries Koch Fertilizer and Koch Methanol. The team is based at the corporate headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. This role is based at our Koch Fertilizer Enid facility in Enid, Oklahoma and will require some travel in U.S. and Canada to support other sites.
What You Will Do
- Public Relations/Community Relations:
- Be the contact person for the community. Establish strong relationships with community members including community groups, surrounding schools, civic organizations and local media.
- Identify opportunities and develop and execute strategies to enhance brand awareness and position the company as a good neighbor and outstanding community partner.
- Develop and implement engaging programs and employee volunteer opportunities to support local communities that align with business focus areas and add long-term value to our business, community and customers.
- Proactively manage business and public relations issues that may arise and develop crisis communications plans. Own local issues and coordinate activities with legal, public affairs and corporate communications.
- Media Relations:
- Develop strong relationships with reporters and editors who cover the business and community.
- Serve as company spokesperson where appropriate. Pitch stories to media, facilitate interviews and respond to inquiries.
- Create compelling stories to pitch to the media that drive our narrative in the public sphere and highlight our values and achievements.
- External and Internal Communication:
- Develop social media strategies and content to enhance brand awareness and community engagement. Manage social media accounts.
- Serve as a strategic communications partner to Enid team and other production facilities to help build community relations, leverage our achievements, drive employee engagement and support business objectives.
- Identify and develop employee and stewardship stories for internal and external distribution, including company websites and social media.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism or marketing
- Experience developing and implementing public relations strategies and programs
- Experience developing and implementing community engagement, philanthropic and volunteer strategies and programs
- Experience developing social media strategies, developing content and managing platforms
- Ability to travel up to 30% in the U.S. and Canada, including overnight stay.
- Most likely one week a month or every other month to Wichita, Kansas and/or other facilities in the U.S. and Canada.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
What Will Put You Ahead
- Crisis communications experience
- Photography experience
- Media relations experience and marketing agency partnership experience
- Video production/editing experience and graphic design experience
- Experience leveraging AI technology to improve both internal and external business communications