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The Manager, Communications at REG works with the Director, Corporate Affairs to set external and internal communications and when needed marketing strategies that align with the company’s mission, business goals and senior leadership team’s objectives. The purpose of this job is to work with a multifaceted communications team responsible for the company’s internal and external audiences in Europe, including: current and prospective employees, communities, local, state and federal government agencies, elected officials, investors, the public and the media.

Communications is often a cross-functional team requiring work on company initiatives or campaigns including: new business development and acquisitions, marketing and product messaging and crisis communications. The communications manager will consult with the Director, Corporate Affairs and senior management on strategies to further the REG brand, reputation and story.

This position also works with the individuals that are responsible for all employee and publicity events, including: corporate events, tours and speaking engagements, internal programs, social media channels, community engagement and brand standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Key Accountabilities:

External Communications:

• Manage internal process for press release and external announcements, preparing media kits and organizing press conferences

• Work with Director, Corporate Affairs and executive team on media inquiries and corporate branding

• Manage public image of organization and proactively work and respond to issues that arise including crisis communications and emergency response

• Responsible – in cooperation with the US team at the corporate Headquarters - for managing REG brand in the public domain, including regi.com and other platforms including third party websites, associations, special events

• Write speeches for organizational leaders, develop advertising and marketing communications material and prepare articles for corporate newsletters.

Internal Communications

• Work with Director, Corporate Affairs (Lobbying) and leadership as well as the US communications team to develop communications strategies and tactics that support internal goals to build and maintain company culture, retain and attract talent and educate team members

• Oversee REG plant location branding programs

• Manage correct corporate and product brand strategy and positioning, including trademarks, templates and messaging

• Deliver timely employee communications regarding critical business issues

Community Relations/Employee Relations

• Work with Corporate Affairs team, Marketing team and Executive team to position REG in the community via sponsorships, advertising and events

• Oversee execution of Corporate Philanthropy Program and development of REG Foundation

Investor Relations

• Work with treasurer and financial planning and analysis team to craft strategic investor focused messaging

• Develop media and messaging strategies that align with investor relations goals

• Align investor relations branding and messaging with company messaging

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong team player who enjoys working in an international environment

• Excellent and transparent communication when working with employees at all levels of the company and ability to provide adequate information and guidance to relevant stakeholders

• Outstanding solution orientation and Can-Do-attitude

• Cultivate a collaborative, creative, results-oriented work environment across departments

• Highly self-motivated, able to drive for results with little to no supervision

• Show initiative, critical thinking and strong work ethics

• Ability to empower other employees, within the team and in other departments

• Ability to set priorities, exercise good judgment, seek clarification as necessary, and utilize other resources to meet goals and deadlines

• Fluent in English, German and Dutch

• Possess the following competencies: Influencing, Planning and Organizing, Cooperative Teamwork, Customer Focus, Integrity and Respect for Others, Decision Making, and Flexibility

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: bachelor’s degree – Communication, Journalism, Political Science or related degree

Experience Required: 5-10 years in similar fields including communications, government affairs, agency and publicly traded companies

Skills Required:

Advanced Excel skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

FrontPage and Adobe design products skills

Languages Required: English, German and Dutch

Special skills or knowledge preferred:

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