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Media Relations Specialist

Requisition ID:  11649
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60631

Pay Type:  Salary
Estimated Wage Range $65,000 - $100,500/Annually
Travel Requirement: <10%

COMPANY OVERVIEW  
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Description: 

ABOUT THE ROLE 
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Media Operations Lead to establish, oversee and manage all aspects of our corporation’s media relations operations. This role will create the company’s media operations framework to include leading media monitoring and analysis, supporting the planning and execution of complex media engagements, distributing press releases, developing executive reports, managing media lists, shaping media strategies and more. 

 

The role will also provide media relations support for significant corporate news events and serve as a deputy media spokesperson across a range of company priorities. This role will also manage agency, vendors, tools, and subscriptions to ensure best-in-class corporate media operations. 

 

A successful candidate will provide critical business intelligence to top leaders, shape company communications strategies and support flawless execution of key corporate communications activities. 
 

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Establish Media Operations: Develop the company’s media operations approach, including through establishing the most effective approach to media planning, monitoring, reporting and analysis to best support the business.
  • Media Coverage Analysis and Message Shaping: Provide regular reports to internal stakeholders on media coverage and campaign effectiveness. Identify key themes in media coverage and provide actionable recommendations to improve company strategy and messaging. 
  • Extend Communications Reach: Support planning and execution company announcements and media engagement, and extend the reach of company news through media list management, newswire management and distribution, email distribution, web updates and more. 
  • Support Media Engagement: Support significant corporate news events and lead logistics planning for executive interviews, including for broadcast, radio and podcast engagements with complex AV needs.
  • Serve as Media Spokesperson: Serve as a deputy media spokesperson across a range of company priorities and issues - and coordinate across the business to develop company statements, positions, and responses to queries. Develop and manage relationships with journalists, bloggers, and influencers to ensure ongoing positive media engagement.
  • Collaborate across the business and function: Partner with leadership to ensure media operations deliver value to business leaders and align with company objectives. Partner across functions and disciplines to ensure stakeholder alignment with company messaging.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
     

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Preferred: Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism
Required Work Experience: 4+ years of experience in communications, PR or media relations 
Travel Requirements: Up to 10% semi-regular travel is required to support brand campaigns and collaborate with regional teams

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance 
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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