Lead Internal Communications and Community Involvement

Nouryon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a strategic, proactive Lead for Internal Communications and Community Involvement in Houston. The role focuses about 75% on writing and 25% on events, with potential shift to 50%-50% during peak events season. You will craft clear content, serve as trusted advisor, and leverage AI tools to measure impact.

The role requires onsite work in Houston, TX, with some evening/weekend events and collaboration across global teams. Strong portfolio and AP Style mastery are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, PR or related field.
• 5+ years in corporate communications with AP Style mastery.
• Ability to write clearly about complex topics; published portfolio required.
• Proactive planner, capable of managing multiple priorities and advising internal clients.
• Experience with generative AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit long-form features, executive messaging, newsletters and intranet content.
• Create and manage employee publications; edit submissions and maintain quality.
• Self-edit to AP Style with minimal revision cycles.
• Track engagement metrics and use AI to inform strategy.
• Develop strategic communications plans aligned to business goals.
• Collaborate with internal clients across functions and projects.
• Manage event logistics, hospitality and attendee experience for Houston-based sponsorships.

Skills

AP Style writing

Storytelling

Strategic communications

Event coordination

AI tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, PR

Tools

SharePoint

Intranet platforms

Email marketing systems

Enterprise social media

Job description

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

About the job:

Nouryon is looking for a strategic, proactive communicator who is a strong and inspiring writer. In addition to developing and implementing internal communications, the Lead, Internal Communications and Community Involvement (ICCI), will also lead event support for Nouryon’s Houston-based corporate sponsorships. The role will be approximately 75% writing and 25% events, with an emphasis on communications (and may become 50%-50% during the height of events season). The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who takes initiative and can identify a story, understand its strategic value and craft compelling content. This person should also be a trusted advisor to internal clients and a valued partner to the Communications team and the broader organization. The ability to leverage AI technologies, measure the effectiveness and reach of his/her work and collaborate is essential, as is moving quickly and improvising when necessary.

In your future role as a Lead, Internal Communication and Community Involvement, you will be responsible for:

• Writing & Storytelling
  • Serve as a primary writer and editor, translating complex operational and technical topics into clear, engaging content for a global employee audience. This includes long‑form features, executive messaging and presentations, email newsletters, intranet articles and posts, and global webcast content.
  • Take ownership of key employee publications – contribute original stories, edit submissions and raise overall quality.
  • Be a self‑editing writer who sets a high bar, meets deadlines and produces clean AP Style copy with minimal revision cycles.
  • Track engagement metrics and channel effectiveness; leverage AI to inform strategy.
• Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and execute strategic communications plans tied to business goals and measurable outcomes.
  • Serve as a proactive partner to internal clients – anticipate needs, advise on message and channel strategy, and bring ideas before being asked.
  • Stay ahead of the news cycle by tracking emerging stories and business milestones.
  • Don't wait for a brief to arrive.
• Events
  • Manage logistics, hospitality, and attendee experience for: The Houston Texans executive suite The Houston Rodeo executive suite The Houston office annual office holiday party (Strong support and eventual leadership of) Nouryon’s Integrated Supply Chain team’s Supplier of The Year conference
• Collaboration
  • Build relationships across functions to gather information firsthand and stay current.
  • Partner across the Communications team with follow‑through and mutual accountability.

We believe you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field. 5+ years of corporate communications experience with a published portfolio demonstrating AP Style mastery, versatility across formats and the ability to write clearly about complex operational or technical topics. Exceptional writing ability is non-negotiable. Candidates must submit recent work samples; strong writing will be the primary filter. Proven ability to operate proactively: build plans, execute independently, manage multiple priorities under deadline and advise internal clients as a trusted partner. Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, high emotional intelligence and executive presence, skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments. Strong business acumen; motivated to learn the specialty chemicals industry. Fluency with generative AI tools, SharePoint/intranet platforms, email marketing systems and enterprise social media. Experience in or openness to working in a global environment across time zones.

Good to know:

This is a full-time position requiring onsite employment in Houston, TX This role requires evening and weekend availability and some event-related travel with a sustained commitment in March during rodeo season. This role reports to the Director of Internal Communications in Houston, TX.

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