Media Relations and Crisis Communication Senior Manager

The Company

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide, Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver solutions based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

The Position

Job Summary

Role overview:

Reporting directly to the Group Communication VP, the Media Relations Senior Manager will be part of a dynamic and international environment.

The Media Relations and Crisis Communication Senior Manager is responsible for Imerys Image and Reputation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Relations :

Contribute to plan, develop and implement Media Relations Group strategy
Manage daily enquiries from media
Write press releases and all content related to Media Relations
Coordinate Media Relations agency
Support Business Area Communication Directors (5) in Media Relations operations
Organize national and international media events : press conferences, open days and press tours and trips
Monitor and analyze media coverage
Collaborate with Investors Relations Team on Group Financial results

Crisis Communication Management :

Manage development of crisis response strategies, reactive statements, FAQs and other deliverables as needed.
Provide counsel on strategy, collaborating with all internal stakeholders
Develop and implement response communications processes and procedures.
Execute proactive and reactive media relations strategies as needed.
Provide reports and analysis on key issues.

Twitter

Collaborate with Content Management Team to manage Twitter Imerys France

Requirements:

Bachelor/Master degree in Communication, Journalism
Experience required in Media Relations and Crisis Communication Management or related field of minimum 5 years
Knowledge of French Media landscape
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Ability to multitask and work good under pressure
Excellent time management skills
Team Player
Fluent English

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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