Job DescriptionThe Corporate Affairs Specialist will support the O-I Glass Corporate Affairs team, primarily across government relations, communications, and digital platform management. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and is comfortable managing multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders. The Specialist will play a critical enabling role-helping translate strategy into action through coordination, documentation, content development, reporting, and execution across internal and external channels.
Assertive, collaborative, and creative, this individual will be confident problem-solving independently and working as part of a lean team, in a role that will require willingness to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders from various cultures and backgrounds.
Responsibilities: Overarching- Provide day-to-day support to Corporate Affairs workstreams, including documentation and reporting; materials and content drafting, editing, and reviews; vendor coordination; tracking, documentation reporting on program metrics to support data-driven decision-making; and ad hoc support for senior leaders.
Government Relations & Public Policy Support- Develop and maintain one-pagers, issue briefs, policy position materials, and internal communications to drive alignment and action
- Support internal stakeholder coordination on policy-related topics, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely execution
- Coordinate engagement with trade associations and third-party partners
- Produce meeting summaries, action items, and follow-ups
- Maintain internal calendars for trade association activity and meetings
- Maintain clear documentation of government relations strategies, plans, and activities
- Otherwise support global and regional government relations initiatives
Communications & Content Support- Write, edit, and review messaging, talking points, statements and content for internal and external stakeholders and channels
- Maintain editorial and content calendars
- Manage internal video shoots and production logistics
- Conduct social monitoring to identify and escalate potential reputational risks
- Execute content audits as assigned to ensure content remains fresh, relevant, and aligned with SEO/AEO standards
Websites, Digital Platforms & Channel Management- Support internal digital platform management
- Coordinate cross-functionally on internal platform and workflow streamlining initiatives, and provide support for website updates and refreshes (including vendor engagement)
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Journalism, Communication or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in corporate affairs, communications, government relations, or a related discipline
- Fluent in English / ability to also speak Spanish preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills. Ability to work on-deadline, and knowledge of AP style preferred
- Experience tracking and reporting program metrics
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a global, matrixed organization
- Experience in crisis communications or crisis management preferred
- Experience working in manufacturing preferred
- Experience working and understanding the rules of a political action committee preferred.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to operate with discretion
Additional InformationSalary Range: The salary range for this position will be between $75,000 - $90,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
O-I offers a very generous benefit package - some of the highlights are:
- 10 paid holidays each year
- Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage
- Perform Well-Being Program - earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan
- Wellness Incentive - earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
- Weekly Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.
