The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:

• Solid functional experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field, and a demonstrated ability to execute on a steady volume of deliverables. Quick question for you - click here
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated success in both internal and external communications.
• Experience supporting the development of communication plans, strategies and messaging to accomplish specific goals.
• The ability to independently develop a communications strategy is a strong plus.
• Basic knowledge of new media and web / digital based technologies. Experience producing webcasts or podcasts is highly preferred.
• Experience developing or working on crisis communication plans is preferred.
• Experience working with design, PR, and related external agencies.
• The ability to be effective in cross-functional projects in a large organization.
• Tenacity and persuasiveness combined with tact.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• A proven ability to set and meet deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent organizational skill and a high bias for action.
• A bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related discipline.
• Chemical industry experience is preferred but not required.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications, you will join a growing team that includes professionals at FMC's global corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, as well as people in regional and business-specific roles around the world.

You will provide professional communications and PR support for a variety of FMC internal (primarily) and external initiatives. This will include developing and executing creative communication plans that support strategic company programs, including global employee recruiting campaigns, organizational and change management initiatives, community outreach strategies and major company events.

Your more specific activities will fall into a variety of areas:

• HR and Recruiting: You will partner with Human Resources to develop impactful, creative and compelling tools and messages that position FMC as a leading employer of choice. You also will counsel and support HR with communication strategies that strengthen the delivery of HR-related news and information to the workforce, and develop communication tools that enhance employee engagement, dialog, and feedback.
• Media Relations: You will work closely with the Director of Corporate Communications to manage FMC media activity. This will include developing and writing press releases, position statements, and media materials in support of corporate and business initiatives. You'll serve as the key interface with PR Newswire, and also develop and lead a robust media tracking process. In addition, you'll collaborate with internal and external resources to strengthen FMC's media exposure on traditional, digital and social media platforms.
• Community Outreach: You will work with the Public Affairs leader to support various FMC community outreach initiatives, primarily in the Philadelphia area, but also at sites across the U.S. Responsibilities will include message and materials development, special events planning, publicity, and some issues communications support.
• Change Management: You will provide organizational and change management communications support to various internal initiatives that are associated with FMC's Vision 2015 growth strategy.
• Corporate Communications: You will support a wide variety of PR and communication needs, including message development, speech writing, video script writing and production, development of presentations, annual report and sustainability report production, crisis communications support and media relations on selected topics.

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Why FMC

We’re growing -- this is an exciting time to join FMC. You'll be part of an agile team of professional communicators who bring clarity to the FMC growth story and creativity to our brand.

Impact now and later -- you'll find fresh energy at FMC and many opportunities to make your mark in short order. Our team is crafting the FMC Vision 2015 growth story, a corporate-wide strategy to double the company’s size by 2015.

Varied and engaging challenges -- from positioning FMC as an employer of choice around the world to developing communication strategies that strengthen our public profile, you will find a high degree of freedom and broad opportunities to impact our company’s success.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary we offer comprehensive benefits that include all you would expect plus some pleasant surprises, such as retirement savings and 401(k) plans, flexible spending accounts and more. Benefits take effect on day one of employment.

Keys to Success

If you are most comfortable in a highly structured environment, this probably isn't the role for you. However, if you have a strong sense of ownership, enjoy the freedom of trying new things, and thrive in a team atmosphere, we definitely want to talk with you. You'll need the flexibility not only to work through uncertainty, but also a willingness to experiment backed by strong determination. You'll need the organizational savvy and emotional intelligence to navigate our entrepreneurial environment, as well as the interpersonal finesse to get things done and overcome obstacles while still respecting other points of view.

In addition, in order to be an outstanding Senior Communications Specialist, you will:

• Maintain a close working relationship with Corporate Communications staff, and all FMC business and regional communicators.
• Be a team player that also can work independently.
• Know how to prioritize competing demands and get things done in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Remain willing to travel occasionally and sometimes work outside of normal hours.
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to and assist with communication needs beyond your job description.

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About FMC

FMC Corporation is committed to providing employees with ample opportunities to contribute, lead and be recognized as innovators, to look beyond barriers to provide solutions, to be challenged in what they do and to love doing it. FMC is an S&P 500, diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century. As a global leader utilizing advanced technologies and customer-focused research and development, FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to food, agriculture, pharmaceutical, specialty and related industries.

FMC employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.

FMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.