Communications Business Partner

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** An exciting career awaits you
** At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
** POSITION SUMMARY
** The Communications Business Partner for Refining supports the corporate refining leadership team, including the Executive Vice President of Refining, by delivering comprehensive internal and external communication programs that align with business objectives, drive employee engagement, build the company’s reputation, and protect MPC’s license to operate.

The successful candidate must deliver well-crafted messaging and compelling content that resonates with internal leaders, employees and, when needed, external audiences. This role requires a mix of consulting, influencing, coaching, project management and storytelling skills to create meaningful impact.

This role is part of the Communications Business Partners team within the Communications and Community Relations organization and reports to the Communications Director. This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Position can be based in Houston, Texas, Findlay, Ohio, or San Antonio, Texas.

** JOB LOCATION
*** Houston, TX;
Findlay, OH;
San Antonio, TX
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Build and maintain trusted relationships with Refining senior leaders to advance their business objectives through delivery of compelling, fit-for-purpose communications, including providing strategic counsel on effective messaging to engage both employees and external stakeholders, with appropriate sensitivity to a range of perspectives
* Develop and implement multi-channel communication plans including messaging, strategies, tactics and sequencing of activities; define metrics and measurement approaches to evaluate effectiveness
* Create and deliver executive-level materials including presentations, video scripts, and content for large employee events (e.g., Town Halls) that simplify complex, sensitive and business critical topics
* Craft and manage communications content (articles, videos, presentations, social media posts, emails, newsletters, etc.) including writing, editing, overseeing creative design, and facilitating content approval; advise on content placement within appropriate business unit and/or enterprise communications channels
* Support media relations efforts including participation in crisis preparedness and response activities as well as advancing industry thought leadership
* Support initiatives focused on change and continuous improvement with clear, targeted communications that drive understanding and adoption
* Understand, interpret and apply communications best practices, research findings, team learnings and stakeholder insights to continuously improve and enhance communications effectiveness
* Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Communications & Community Relations team members and other organizations to ensure consistency, cohesion and compliance, and to mitigate risks;
Coordinate with other Refining Communications Business Partners to share insights, align messaging, and develop leading practices for communications programming within Refining
* Implement communications strategies that support and reinforce a safety-focused and inclusive company culture
* Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members, and contribute to the overall development of the team’s collective skills and expertise
** EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
*** Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or related field required.
* Minimum six (6) years of experience producing compelling communications for a variety of channels and audiences at a large or midsized company or public relations firm required.
* Energy or manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
* Periodic travel required.
** SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
*** Strong understanding of internal and external communications strategies; ability to think…