Corporate Affairs Advisor

Chevron Corporation; India; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron India ENGINE in Bengaluru invites a Corporate Affairs Advisor to support planning and execution of communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and reputation management. The role requires coordinating across teams, developing executive materials and maintaining brand standards while working with senior leaders, agencies and partners.

The successful candidate will manage internal and external communications, monitor developments, and help deliver strategic initiatives across

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in corporate affairs, public affairs, corporate communications, reputation management or a related field.
• Working knowledge across multiple Corporate Affairs disciplines.
• Strong writing, editing, research and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing communications and briefing materials for senior leaders.
• Experience supporting internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of issues management, media relations, digital communications and brand governance.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Affairs planning and coordination across communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and reputation-management activities.
• Develop speeches, talking points, briefing notes and presentations for the Country Head and senior leaders.
• Support internal communications, town halls and employee channels.
• Support external communications, media relations and social/digital campaigns.
• Engage with government, diplomatic, industry, institutional and community stakeholders.
• Monitor policy, regulatory and reputational developments and prepare implications for Chevron India.
• Coordinate with agencies/vendors and ensure budget tracking and reporting.
• Ensure brand governance and alignment with editorial standards.

Skills

Writing & editing

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Brand governance

Project management

Agency coordination

Policy understanding

Energy sector experience

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1 The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies. Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

About the position

The Corporate Affairs Advisor will support the Head of Corporate Affairs in delivering Chevron India’s Corporate Affairs priorities across communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, reputation management and social investment. This broad-based role requires working knowledge of internal and external communications, executive communications, social and digital media, media relations, public and government affairs, brand governance, events, social investment and issues management. The Advisor will support planning and coordination across the portfolio, develop and review communications and stakeholder materials, monitor relevant external developments, and help ensure timely and high-quality delivery. The role will also support team coordination, agency and vendor management, budget tracking and functional reporting. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded Corporate Affairs professional who can manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior leaders, internal teams, external stakeholders and delivery partners.

Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Affairs Planning and Coordination

Support the development and implementation of Corporate Affairs plans aligned with Chevron India’s business priorities and enterprise direction. Translate agreed priorities into coordinated communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and reputation-management activities. Coordinate deliverables, inputs, timelines and approvals across Corporate Affairs workstreams. Support complex, confidential or high-priority assignments and prepare briefing materials, reports and progress updates. Coordinate with regional and enterprise Corporate Affairs teams to support alignment and a OneChevron approach.

Internal and Executive Communications

Support internal communications across leadership messages, organizational announcements, campaigns, newsletters, town halls and employee channels. Develop speeches, talking points, briefing notes, presentations, messages and other materials for the Country Head and senior leaders. Translate complex business, technology, policy and organizational matters into clear, credible and audience-appropriate communications. Coordinate inputs, review and approvals, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Chevron’s messages, voice and editorial standards. Use available analytics and feedback to support improvements in communications planning and delivery.

Social, Digital and External Communications

Support editorial planning, content development, campaigns, monitoring and performance reporting across social and digital channels. Review content for strategic relevance, accuracy, tone, brand compliance and reputational considerations. Support media relations through the development of statements, Q&A, media responses, briefing materials and story opportunities. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, agencies and regional or enterprise teams on external communications. Monitor relevant media and digital conversations and flag emerging issues. Ensure external communications accurately represent Chevron’s role and avoid unsupported or exaggerated claims.

Stakeholder Engagement and Public Affairs

Support engagement with government, diplomatic, industry, institutional, academic, media, community and business stakeholders. Prepare stakeholder maps, engagement plans, meeting briefs, talking points and follow-up materials. Monitor relevant policy, regulatory, political, economic and social developments and summarize potential implications for Chevron India. Support the preparation of submissions, responses, advocacy materials and industry association inputs. Coordinate internal preparation and follow-through for significant stakeholder engagements.

Issues and Reputation Management

Monitor emerging policy, media, digital, stakeholder and reputational issues. Support research, analysis and the development of appropriate response materials. Prepare holding statements, Q&A, briefing notes, stakeholder communications and crisis-response materials. Coordinate inputs from relevant business and functional teams. Handle sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment and discretion.

Brand Governance

Review communications, digital assets, event materials, signage and branded merchandise for alignment with Chevron’s brand and editorial standards. Guide internal teams, agencies and vendors on approved brand assets, templates, naming and messaging. Coordinate relevant reviews and help address noncompliant materials before production or publication.

Social Investment

Support Chevron India’s social investment programs, including partner assessment, due diligence, governance, implementation, reporting and communications. Coordinate with partners and relevant internal functions on agreed deliverables, budgets and review requirements. Support leadership engagements, employee participation and program-related activities. Ensure communications accurately represent Chevron’s role and program outcomes without overstatement.

Events and Strategic Engagements

Support executive visits, employee town halls, government and industry meetings, media engagements, partner events and other corporate programs. Prepare event briefs, agendas, run-of-show documents, speaker materials and stakeholder plans. Coordinate communications, branding, logistics and delivery with internal teams, agencies, vendors and external partners.

Team, Agency and Vendor Support

Support coordination across the Corporate Affairs team and delivery partners, including work planning, prioritization and follow-through. Review outputs for quality, accuracy, alignment and completeness. Coordinate agencies and vendors against agreed briefs, scopes, timelines, quality standards and Chevron requirements. Support team capability through feedback, knowledge sharing and process improvements.

Budget, Billing and Reporting

Support Corporate Affairs budget planning, expenditure tracking and periodic reporting. Track contracts, purchase orders, estimates and invoices, and review billing against approved scopes and completed deliverables. Coordinate with procurement, finance, agencies and vendors on relevant commercial and payment matters. Flag budget variances, scope changes and unplanned costs. Support measurement and reporting across communications, media, digital, stakeholder and delivery activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in corporate affairs, public affairs, corporate communications, reputation management or a related field.
• Working knowledge across multiple Corporate Affairs disciplines.
• Strong writing, editing, research and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing communications and briefing materials for senior leaders.
• Experience supporting internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of issues management, media relations, digital communications and brand governance.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Experience working with agencies and vendors and managing deliverables.
• Working knowledge of budgets, purchase orders, invoices and financial tracking.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• Ability to collaborate across functions, geographies and cultures and influence without formal authority.
• Understanding of the Indian business, policy, media and stakeholder environment.
• Experience in energy, engineering, technology or another complex or regulated sector would be advantageous.

Key Attributes

• Be proactive, organized and dependable.
• Exercise sound judgment and know when to seek guidance.
• Bring clarity and structure to complex requirements.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned work.
• Communicate credibly with senior leaders, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Manage competing priorities without compromising quality.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrate directness, accountability and respect consistent with the Chevron Way.

What we can offer you

• Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace.
• Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
• Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
• Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities.
• Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
• Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

diversity, equity & inclusion statement

Chevron values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, genders, cultures, and backgrounds to apply. Chevron is committed to building a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their contribution to our energy future.

ENGINE refers to the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center, which operates under Chevron Global Technology and Services Private Limited, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation.

References to ENGINE in this document are for convenience only and do not denote a separate legal entity.

This job advertisement is intended to provide a general overview of the role and workplace environment. Role details and outcomes may vary based on business needs and individual performance.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations.

Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.