Job Description

As Internal Communications Leader at Bakelite, you'll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.

We're Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you'll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world's most challenging demands.

Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World.

It's Better with Bakelite.

Internal Communications Leader:

The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World

You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our associates are connected to the right information, people and tools to do their jobs and creates an engaging workplace for associates. You will be responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that facilitate smooth transitions, improve adoption of new processes, share important company news, and foster a culture of open communication. Most importantly, you will be instrumental in helping our associates understand how their work is directly connected to our Bakelite mission and vision.

It's Better with Bakelite:

Our Commitment Back to You

You'll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you're part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it. We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don't just climb the career ladder - you pave your personal path through continued learning and development. Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet. Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow - for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities. We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

Life in Atlanta:

Atlanta is Georgia's capital, largest city, and home to Bakelite's corporate headquarters.

The city offers lots of activities. In addition to restaurants and a bustling downtown area, you can explore Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden and more. Check out some of Atlanta's famed sports teams, including the Braves, Falcons and Hawks. Atlanta is home to several the most colleges and universities in the southern U.S., including University of Georgia, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School and others. Love to travel? You'll be close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world. Learn more about Atlanta

What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:

Connect more than 1,500 global associates to the information and resources they need to do their job more efficiently. Develop the strategy and oversee all global internal communications including digital, print and mobile messaging in different languages, while recognizing the different populations - everyone from the CEO to manufacturing associates. Develop, maintain and own content for the Bakelite intranet by executing a strong editorial calendar that helps connect our associates to everything from our mission and vision to understanding our competitive benefits. Develop internal messaging for senior leadership team, including global town hall presentations to all corporate and organizational announcements. Manage all communications activities related to the associate experience, including but not limited to change management communications and recruitment, onboarding and benefits messaging. Work closely with the Learning and Development team to develop communication plans that support training and development programs, ensuring associates have the information they need to succeed. Partner with leaders across the organization to highlight Bakelite's commitment to the communities in which we live and work. Manage and lead various outside vendors to implement internal communications campaigns and strategies. Stay on top of and implement current internal communications technology to maximize the reach and impact of our associate communications. Track and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Form cross-functional partnerships to stay informed and ensure content reflects all areas of the organization. Collaborate with marketing team members to reinforce branding and scale content across platforms.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or a related field required. 4+ years of experience in change management and/or internal communications. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.



We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.



In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.



If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.