About the job:Nouryon is looking for a strategic, proactive communicator who is a strong and inspiring writer. In addition to developing and implementing internal communications, the Lead, Internal Communications and Community Involvement (ICCI), will also lead event support for Nouryon's Houston-based corporate sponsorships. The role will be approximately 75% writing and 25% events, with an emphasis on communications (and may become 50%-50% during the height of events season). The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who takes initiative and can identify a story, understand its strategic value and craft compelling content. This person should also be a trusted advisor to internal clients and a valued partner to the Communications team and the broader organization. The ability to leverage AI technologies, measure the effectiveness and reach of his/her work and collaborate is essential, as is moving quickly and improvising when necessary.
In your future role as a Lead, Internal Communication and Community Involvement, you will be responsible for:Writing & Storytelling- Serve as a primary writer and editor, translating complex operational and technical topics into clear, engaging content for a global employee audience. This includes long-form features, executive messaging and presentations, email newsletters, intranet articles and posts, and global webcast content.
- Take ownership of key employee publications - contribute original stories, edit submissions and raise overall quality.
- Be a self-editing writer who sets a high bar, meets deadlines and produces clean AP Style copy with minimal revision cycles.
- Track engagement metrics and channel effectiveness; leverage AI to inform strategy.
Strategy & Planning- Develop and execute strategic communications plans tied to business goals and measurable outcomes.
- Serve as a proactive partner to internal clients - anticipate needs, advise on message and channel strategy, and bring ideas before being asked.
- Stay ahead of the news cycle by tracking emerging stories and business milestones. Don't wait for a brief to arrive.
Events- Manage logistics, hospitality, and attendee experience for:
- The Houston Texans executive suite
- The Houston Rodeo executive suite
- The Houston office annual office holiday party
- (Strong support and eventual leadership of) Nouryon's Integrated Supply Chain team's Supplier of The Year conference
Collaboration- Build relationships across functions to gather information firsthand and stay current.
- Partner across the Communications team with follow-through and mutual accountability.
We believe you bring:- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
- 5+ years of corporate communications experience with a published portfolio demonstrating AP Style mastery, versatility across formats and the ability to write clearly about complex operational or technical topics.
- Exceptional writing ability is non-negotiable. Candidates must submit recent work samples; strong writing will be the primary filter.
- Proven ability to operate proactively: build plans, execute independently, manage multiple priorities under deadline and advise internal clients as a trusted partner.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, high emotional intelligence and executive presence, skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong business acumen; motivated to learn the specialty chemicals industry.
- Fluency with generative AI tools, SharePoint/intranet platforms, email marketing systems and enterprise social media.
- Experience in or openness to working in a global environment across time zones.
Good to know:- This is a full-time position requiring onsite employment in Houston, TX
- This role requires evening and weekend availability and some event-related travel with a sustained commitment in March during rodeo season.
- This role reports to the Director of Internal Communications in Houston, TX.
For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/
We look forward to receiving your application!
