Expert, Communications North America - Princeton, NJ
Expert, Communications North America
Location: Princeton, NJ
Place of Work: Hybrid
Is crafting engaging communications something that ignites passion in you? Come contribute to the implementation of Group Communications priorities and plans in the local markets here in North America. You will be responsible to manage and execute communications priorities from various business units, employee & external communications, as well as Digital & Brand communications in the region. You can play a pivotal generalist role in engaging local employees along with external stakeholders to enhance and protect dsm-firmenich brand & reputation. Join us in bringing progress to life and make a lasting impact on our company’s growth and success.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving 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 relations, crisis communications, change communications, sustainability and public affairs
- 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.
This position is eligible for the dsm-firmenich Hybrid Working model, spending 2-3 days per week in the company office in Princeton and the balance of the week in a home office.
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
- Minimum 5 years of experience in experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related role required
- Knowledge of dsm-firmenich businesses
- Proficiency in using social media and digital communications tools
- Excellent networking, project management and written and verbal communication skills
- Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative communication ideas
- Bachelor’s degree required
Our recruitment process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by January 22, 2025.
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.
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.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Agency Note
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.