Mgr. Executive Communications & Media

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77056

Facility:
Williams Tower
-130

Department:
Executive and Media Relations

Division: P&C, Legal and Corporate Affairs

Lyondell Basell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The Manager, Executive Communications & Media leads a broad range of corporate communications activities supporting the company’s C‑suite executives and key corporate functions. This role serves as a strategic partner to Lyondell Basell executives, developing and delivering impactful global executive communications, including presentations, speeches, and media engagements.

The role requires a strong understanding of the media landscape, with demonstrated experience working with top‑tier business and financial media to deliver measurable outcomes. The individual will serve as a company spokesperson and must be adept at managing issues and crisis communications. They will also provide media coaching and guidance to senior leaders to strengthen executive presence and message delivery.

The Manager will lead communications for regional and large‑scale initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and issues management, while supporting digital and visual storytelling across multiple channels.

As a trusted advisor to multiple stakeholders, the individual must effectively manage competing priorities, lead multiple projects simultaneously, and engage with colleagues at all levels of the organization in a professional and collaborative manner.

This position reports to the Director of Corporate Communications and is based in Houston, Texas.

• Manages the company’s tier 1 media relations, building and maintaining strong relationships with key outlets and journalists
• Develops executive thought leadership for the company, including executive communications and media relations strategies and tactics on a regional / global / company level
• Serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Committee, developing high‑impact keynote speeches, presentations and messaging for external engagements, including conferences and panel discussions
• Provides indirect leadership and direction to a broader team supporting executive thought leadership, ensuring alignment, consistency and high‑quality delivery
• Leads communications strategy and execution for regional, and large‑scale, global initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and enterprise issues management
• Provides senior leader and C‑suite executives counsel for reputation management
• Serves as the subject matter expert of tier 1 media relations for Communications colleagues to promote consistency in external communications related to media
• Uses data, insights and performance metrics to inform decision‑making and continuously improve communications effectiveness
• Acts as a company spokesperson, managing media inquiries and cultivating relationships to support positive, accurate and timely coverage
• Performs additional duties as required

• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex business concepts into clear, compelling messages
• Demonstrated expertise in media relations, reputation management and stakeholder engagement as a trusted business partner
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Deep understanding of industry trends and…