Strategic Communications Lead — Hybrid, Crisis & Exec Visibility

LANXESS

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 143,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive pay

Benefits

Flexible work

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Job summary

LANXESS in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Communications Leader to develop and execute strategies that strengthen reputation across North America. You will partner with business units, production sites, and leadership to translate priorities into clear external and internal messaging.

You will lead media relations, crisis communications, executive visibility, and stakeholder engagement, manage agencies, and use analytics to drive impact while navigating legal and operational realities in a

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Lead media relations and act as spokesperson.
Partner with BU teams to identify stories and trends.
Develop crisis communications plans and executive messaging.
Translate priorities into clear communications for audiences.
Hybrid role with on-site Pittsburgh 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes communications strategies across North America.
Leads media relations, issues management, and crisis communications.
Prepares leaders for media or stakeholder interactions.
Manages agency and partner relationships.

Skills

Media relations

Executive visibility

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Agency management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

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