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POSITION SUMMARY 

The Senior Communications Business Partner role supports the leadership teams for their client group(s) by delivering comprehensive internal and external communication programs that align with business objectives, drive employee engagement, and build the company’s reputation. Up to two positions may be filled from this requisition and will support the company’s Finance & Accounting, Commercial and Digital organizations.

The successful candidate must deliver well-crafted messaging and compelling content that resonates with internal leaders, employees and, when needed, external audiences. This role requires a mix of consulting, influencing, coaching, project management and storytelling skills to create meaningful impact. 

This role is part of the Communications Business Partners team within the Communications and Community Relations organization. The position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Position can be based in either Houston, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, or Findlay, Ohio.

*This position belongs to a job progression with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level.  Final position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client group leaders to advance their business objectives through delivery of compelling, fit-for-purpose communications, including providing strategic counsel on effective messaging to engage both external stakeholders and employees, with appropriate sensitivity to a range of perspectives

• Develop and implement multi-channel communication plans – including messaging, strategies, tactics, sequencing of activities; define and measurement approaches/metrics to evaluate effectiveness

• Create and deliver executive-level materials including presentations, video scripts, and content for large employee events (e.g., Town Halls) that simplify complex, sensitive and business critical topics 

• Craft and manage communications content (articles, videos, presentations, social media posts, emails, newsletters, etc.) including writing, editing, overseeing creative design, and facilitating content approval; advise on content placement within appropriate enterprise communications channels

• Support media relations efforts including promoting industry thought leadership and supporting crisis response activities when needed

• Support initiatives focused on change and continuous improvement with clear, targeted communications that drive understanding and adoption

• Understand, interpret, and apply communications best practices, research findings, team learnings and stakeholder insights to continuously improve and enhance communications effectiveness

• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with Communications & Community Relations team members and other organizations to ensure consistency, cohesion and compliance, and to mitigate risks 

• Implement communications strategies that support and reinforce an inclusive company culture

• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members, and contribute to the overall development of the team’s collective skills and expertise 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business or related field required.

• Minimum six (6) years of experience producing compelling communications for a variety of channels and audiences at a large or midsized company or public relations firm required.

• Experience supporting communications for finance, commercial and/or digital organizations within medium-to-large companies is preferred.

• Energy or manufacturing industry is preferred.

• 25% travel required.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Strong understanding of internal and external communications strategies; ability to think strategically and build implementation plans that have a measurable impact

• Capacity to be highly creative, analytical and data-driven at the same time

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all types of employees, such as traders and financial analysts to executives

• Strong written, editorial planning, oral and presentation skills; quickly delivers compelling communications under pressure; demonstrated ability to present complex business ideas, strategies and results succinctly and persuasively

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and accuracy

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to details; ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and with little oversight

• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively in a matrix organization

• Knowledge of communication and change management techniques, methods, processes, and best practices, including knowledge of Associated Press style

• High curiosity; eager to learn and understand a wide range of energy industry, economic, financial and technical subject matter

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Additional locations:

Findlay OH Main Bldg, San Antonio, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00022251

Location Address:

500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.