Brand and Communications Manager

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer is seeking an experienced Brand and Communications Manager to join the team! This role will provide develop and execute internal and external communications and public relations initiatives to shape Koch Fertilizer's reputation as a trusted community partner.

The Brand and Communications Manager will be responsible for public relations, media relations, marketing efforts, social media and content creation for Koch Fertilizer Enid and other Koch Fertilizer sites. You will collaborate with business leaders and teams to develop compelling stories to create greater external awareness for the companies' corporate brands and enhance employee experience.

Our Team

The Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) Brand and Communications team manages internal and external communications and marketing for KAES and its subsidiaries Koch Fertilizer and Koch Methanol. The team is based at the corporate headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. This role is based at our Koch Fertilizer Enid facility in Enid, Oklahoma and will require some travel in U.S. and Canada to support other sites.

What You Will Do
Public Relations/Community Relations:
Be the contact person for the community. Establish strong relationships with community members including community groups, surrounding schools, civic organizations and local media.
Identify opportunities and develop and execute strategies to enhance brand awareness and position the company as a good neighbor and outstanding community partner.
Develop and implement engaging programs and employee volunteer opportunities to support local communities that align with business focus areas and add long-term value to our business, community and customers.
Proactively manage business and public relations issues that may arise and develop crisis communications plans. Own local issues and coordinate activities with legal, public affairs and corporate communications.
Media Relations:
Develop strong relationships with reporters and editors who cover the business and community.
Serve as company spokesperson where appropriate. Pitch stories to media, facilitate interviews and respond to inquiries.
Create compelling stories to pitch to the media that drive our narrative in the public sphere and highlight our values and achievements.
External and Internal Communication:
Develop social media strategies and content to enhance brand awareness and community engagement. Manage social media accounts.
Serve as a strategic communications partner to Enid team and other production facilities to help build community relations, leverage our achievements, drive employee engagement and support business objectives.
Identify and develop employee and stewardship stories for internal and external distribution, including company websites and social media.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism or marketing
Experience developing and implementing public relations strategies and programs
Experience developing and implementing community engagement, philanthropic and volunteer strategies and programs
Experience developing social media strategies, developing content and managing platforms
Ability to travel up to 30% in the U.S. and Canada, including overnight stay.
Most likely one week a month or every other month to Wichita, Kansas and/or other facilities in the U.S. and Canada.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
What Will Put You Ahead

Crisis communications experience
Photography experience
Media relations experience and marketing agency partnership experience
Video production/editing experience and graphic design experience
Experience leveraging AI technology to improve both internal and external business communications

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.