Content Advisor - Community Relations & Employee Engagement

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Content Advisor within our Community Relations & Employee Engagement Department based in Houston, Texas.

The Community Relations & Employee Engagement team seeks a candidate with strong experience in creating written and digital marketing content for internal and external publication. The position reports to the Lead, Community Investment & Strategy, and will drive the development and implementation of strategic communications plans that promote Oxy's commitment to corporate philanthropy. This role is responsible for developing a comprehensive communications strategy that demonstrates our intentional approach to the company's charitable giving, volunteerism, and employee engagement efforts. The Content Advisor will shape our corporate philanthropy narrative and establish a structured communications process. This role also includes providing recommendations to improve the marketing requests process and generating story ideas across the Community Relations & Employee Engagement team. We seek someone who can offer fresh ideas and enhance our overall storytelling experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write content, including community partner profiles, event announcements and recaps, bulk emails, community impact reports, and compelling narratives about the department's strategic charitable investments, intended for internal and/or external publication.
• Manage the development and execution of materials including community website content, annual community brochure, and presentations.
• Manage and maintain the internal Community Relations & Employee Engagement website. This includes but not limited to community partner content, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and photos.
• Assist in project management and development of annual publications, videos, internal campaigns and other corporate communications related to community initiatives.
• Create and maintain an editorial calendar that aligns with Community Relations & Employee Engagement and other internal clients' communication needs.
• Design graphics and marketing materials to accompany written content.
• Work closely with Corporate Affairs and Communications Brand & Marketing teams on social media strategy and engagement, with a focus on community investments and employee engagement.
• Coordinate, gather and collate domestic initiatives supporting community investments for inclusion in various communication materials, including an annual report on impact.
• Work closely with internal clients, including Community Relations & Employee Engagement, Corporate Affairs, Communications Brand & Marketing, and external third-party vendors on creative and strategic messaging, marketing collateral, signage, and advertising.
• Work closely with internal clients to ensure compliance with corporate branding guidelines for internal and external communications.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, or another applicable field.
• 7+ years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or advertising preferred.
• Client-centered focus and ability to work in a fast-paced environment manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in developing and implementing branding/marketing programs and materials.
• Previous experience working on marketing campaigns, including messaging and visual collateral.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, analytical and a resourceful problem solver with the ability to formulate and execute plans efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision and possess the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to own projects from initial concept creation to final sign-off.
• Ability to lead, with internal and external partners, production, and development of brand assets.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, improve processes, deal with unexpected issues and follow-up to completion.
• Demonstrated high-level of creativity and innovation.
• Demonstrated planning, change management and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated expert level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); PivotTable experience required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and collaborate with all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate strong written, verbal, presentation and dialogue communications skills.
• Proven time management skills; ability to plan and anticipate needs/changes to meet deadlines on time with a willingness to put in extra time to meet deadlines or ensure effectiveness.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and exhibit flexibility when work assignments or priorities change.
• Dependable and ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

PREFERRED SKILLS/TRAITS:

• Marketing or communication background
• Design experience
• Energy industry experience
• Interest in the energy industry, corporate charitable giving, and passion for strategic communication
• Eager to plan collaboratively and execute independently
• Strategic and orderly workstyle
• Creative and open-minded solutions approach
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe applications and SharePoint

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