DuPont Public Affairs Manager (Delaware)

DuPont is a global Fortune 100 company, operating in 70 countries today. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life.

DuPont offers an exciting place to work where thousands of innovations are introduced every year. You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel.

At DuPont, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join DuPont and discover The miracles of science™.

DuPont is currently looking for a Public Affairs Program Manager for our Downtown Wilmington office building. The Public Affairs Program Manager provides strategic and tactical public affairs and issues management leadership required to maintain consent to operate at critical DuPont facilities

A Public Affairs programs manager in DuPont provides strategic advisory counsel to businesses/functions on external and internal communication strategies, issues and decisions affecting the company's reputation. Interfaces directly with business and/or function leadership in representing and making recommendations relative to area(s) of competency. Leads the development of integrated communication strategies. Serves as company spokesperson with media for specific issues and actions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to apply knowledge of media relations principles, protocols, policies and practices in interactions with news media both in proactive and reactive manners.
• Ability to apply journalistic principles and Associated Press-style in writing news releases, position papers, standby statements, talking points, speeches and other communication materials.
• Understanding of the role of different media channels - including New Media -- in promoting DuPont reputation, products and services, specifically the role of media relations and public relations.
• Ability to apply issues and crisis management theory, principles, policies and practices in order to develop and execute strategies that address issues and crises in a timely and thorough manner.
• Ability to use the information technology tools available to DuPont Public Affairs.

Position requires:

• Advanced experience (10+ years) of demonstrated Tier 1 media relations (including business and financial media), issues management and employee communications skills.
• Strong Associated Press-style writing and editing skills.
• Cutting-edge strategist with strong ability to execute tactically.
• Demonstrated online strategy capability, including experience with New Media.
• Established media and opinion leader relationships and applied insight/knowledge of key stakeholders beneficial to company.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively secure media placements in Tier 1 media, with a focus on business and financial media.
• Understands how media and government function.
• Demonstrated experience as communications counselor to senior leaders; ability to influence those not under direct control.
• Demonstrated ability to work matrix.
• Broad thinker incorporating multiple levels and quick study on content, public issues, perceptions.
• High capacity and flexibility to manage multiple opportunities/issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work outside of formal line-reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and networking ability.
• Ability to be accountable, collaborative and transparent in daily work.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high-degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A Certified Public Accountant, with a minimum of five years of public accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting with strong academic performance
• Advanced experience (10+ years) of demonstrated strong Tier 1 media relations, issues management and employee communications skills.
• Established media and opinion leader relationships (i.e. government) and applied insight/knowledge of key stakeholders beneficial to company.
• Understands how media and government function. Cutting-edge strategist with strong ability to execute tactically
• Strong Associated Press-style writing and editing skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior leaders; ability to influence those not under direct control.
• Demonstrated ability to work matrix. Broad thinker incorporating multiple levels and quick study on content, public issues, perceptions.
• High capacity and flexibility to manage multiple opportunities/issues simultaneously. Ability to work outside of formal line-reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and networking ability. Demonstrated ability to work with a high-degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Job

Public Affairs Program Manager

Primary Location

North America-USA-Delaware-WILMINGTON OFFICE BLDGS [DPNT](1150)

Organization

DUPONT CO(2350)

Schedule

Full-time

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes, 25% of the time

Posted by Kris Iringan