Hiring: Sr. Communications Specialist Company: Ascend Performance Materials Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:26:07 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Project Management About the job Experience: •Minimum 10 years of progressive communications experience, including internal communications, employee communications, corporate communications, or public relations. •Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies and executing enterprise-wide communication programs. •Proven success translating complex business, operational, or technical topics into clear and compelling communications. •Manufacturing, industrial, chemical, engineering, or other technical industry experience is a plus. Required Skills: •Establish a consistent and engaging internal communications cadence that improves employee awareness, understanding, and engagement. •Increase the visibility of Ascend’s people, culture, operational, innovation, and business success stories across the enterprise. •Strengthen employee connection to Ascend’s values, strategic priorities, and organizational initiatives through effective storytelling and communication. •Develop a sustainable communications planning process, editorial calendar, and content pipeline that delivers timely and impactful communications. •Enhance leadership communications by providing clear, professional, and engaging messaging that supports business objectives and organizational change. •Proactively identify, develop, and publish compelling stories that highlight employee achievements, operational excellence, innovation, safety, community engagement, and values in action. •Build relationships across manufacturing sites, corporate functions, and leadership teams to uncover stories and communication opportunities. •Conduct interviews with employees, leaders, and technical subject matter experts to gather information and develop engaging content. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Business, or a related field. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!