Senior Communications Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise.

Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing strategic internal communications that strengthen employee engagement, reinforce company culture, and enhance organizational alignment. This role serves as Ascend’s primary enterprise storyteller, proactively identifying and communicating compelling stories across manufacturing, commercial, technology, and corporate functions. The position partners closely with leaders and subject matter experts throughout the organization to translate complex business, operational, and technical topics into clear, engaging communications that connect employees to the company’s strategy, values, and achievements.

• Establish a consistent and engaging internal communications cadence that improves employee awareness, understanding, and engagement.
• Increase the visibility of Ascend’s people, culture, operational, innovation, and business success stories across the enterprise.
• Strengthen employee connection to Ascend’s values, strategic priorities, and organizational initiatives through effective storytelling and communication.
• Develop a sustainable communications planning process, editorial calendar, and content pipeline that delivers timely and impactful communications.
• Enhance leadership communications by providing clear, professional, and engaging messaging that supports business objectives and organizational change.

• Proactively identify, develop, and publish compelling stories that highlight employee achievements, operational excellence, innovation, safety, community engagement, and values in action.
• Build relationships across manufacturing sites, corporate functions, and leadership teams to uncover stories and communication opportunities.
• Conduct interviews with employees, leaders, and technical subject matter experts to gather information and develop engaging content.
• Create written, visual, and multimedia content that celebrates successes and strengthens organizational culture.

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies that support business priorities, organizational initiatives, and employee engagement.
• Lead the creation and distribution of employee communications, executive communications, organizational updates, culture messaging, and change communications.
• Support enterprise communication initiatives including leadership announcements, organizational changes, office transitions, and company-wide campaigns.
• Ensure communications are clear, timely, aligned with company values, and consistent across channels.

• Translate complex manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, sustainability, technology, and commercial topics into clear and accessible communications for diverse employee audiences.
• Partner with business leaders and technical experts to develop messaging that improves understanding of strategic initiatives and business performance.
• Create communication materials that simplify technical concepts while maintaining accuracy and credibility.