Marathon Petroleum Corporation · 14 hours ago
Communications Business Partner
Findlay, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expMarathon Petroleum Corporation is committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and is seeking a Communications Business Partner for Midstream. This role supports engineering leaders by delivering comprehensive internal and external communication programs that align with business objectives and drive employee engagement.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Build and maintain trusted relationships with Midstream leaders to advance their business objectives through delivery of compelling, fit-for-purpose communications, including providing strategic counsel on effective messaging to engage both external stakeholders and employees, with appropriate sensitivity to a range of perspectives
Develop and implement multi-channel communication plans – including messaging, strategies, tactics, sequencing of activities; define and measurement approaches/metrics to evaluate effectiveness
Create and deliver executive-level materials including presentations, video scripts, and content for large employee events (e.g., Town Halls) that simplify complex, sensitive and business critical topics
Craft and manage communications content (articles, videos, presentations, social media posts, emails, newsletters, etc.) including writing, editing, overseeing creative design, and facilitating content approval; advise on content placement within appropriate enterprise communications channels
Support media relations efforts including participating in crisis preparedness and response activities
Support initiatives focused on change and continuous improvement with clear, targeted communications that drive understanding and adoption
Understand, interpret, and apply communications best practices, research findings, team learnings and stakeholder insights to continuously improve and enhance communications effectiveness
Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Communications & Community Relations team members and other organizations to ensure consistency, cohesion and compliance, and to mitigate risks
Implement communications strategies that support and reinforce an inclusive company culture
Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members, and contribute to the overall development of the team’s collective skills and expertise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or related field required
Minimum four (4) years of experience producing compelling communications for a variety of channels and audiences at a large or midsized company or public relations firm required
Strong understanding of internal and external communications strategies; ability to think strategically and build implementation plans that have a measurable impact
Capacity to be highly creative, analytical and data-driven at the same time
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all types of employees, from front-line workers to executives
Strong written, editorial planning, oral and presentation skills; quickly delivers compelling communications under pressure; demonstrated ability to present complex business ideas, strategies and results succinctly and persuasively
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and accuracy
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to details; ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and with little oversight
Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively in a matrix organization
Knowledge of communication and change management techniques, methods, processes, and best practices, including knowledge of Associated Press style
High curiosity; eager to learn and understand a wide range of energy industry subject matter
Preferred
Energy or manufacturing industry is strongly preferred
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401k matching program
Paid parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program
Company
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-02-06Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2011-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Maryann Mannen
Chairman
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