Strategic Communications Partner for Operations

Corning, Inc.; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health and wellness benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Communications Specialist to partner with plant leaders and HR, translating business priorities into clear communications that drive understanding and execution. You will develop plans supporting transformations, workforce alignment, and crisis readiness.

The role focuses on translating complex topics for diverse audiences, delivering leadership messages, and guiding communications across channels to improve engagement and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.
• 5+ years in corporate/employee communications or related discipline.
• Experience developing and executing communication plans.
• Experience supporting leaders through change initiatives and workforce communications.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic communications partner to plant, functional, and business leaders.
• Develop and execute communication strategies aligned with priorities and initiatives.
• Translate complex topics into clear, actionable communications for employees.
• Create leadership messages, updates, stories, milestones, and manager resources.
• Strengthen leadership visibility and communication effectiveness.
• Guide communications on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational change and transformation through communication plans.
• Lead communications for meetings, town halls, workforce initiatives, and events.
• Support crisis and incident communications and post-event improvements.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and alignment with enterprise messaging.

Skills

Strong writing

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Communications Specialist to partner with plant leaders and HR, translating business priorities into clear communications that drive understanding and execution. You will develop plans supporting transformations, workforce alignment, and crisis readiness.

The role focuses on translating complex topics for diverse audiences, delivering leadership messages, and guiding communications across channels to improve engagement and performance.