Job Description
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
About Houston (Spring)
ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here.
What role you will play in our team
The Senior Communications Advisor leads the executive communications functions for the company. This role works with the Financial and Executive Communications team to identify strategic speaking engagements for the company’s C-Suite executives. Responsibilities include overseeing the company’s public speaking opportunity evaluation process (PSOE), maintaining the company’s speech calendars, and coordinating logistics, briefing materials, and talking points for C-Suite executives.
As an experienced professional who is passionate about the industry and is dedicated to the advancement of ExxonMobil’s brand, this leader works in close partnership with the Corporate Public & Government Affairs team to ensure our senior executives are engaged in important public discussions about our company, the industry, and our evolving role energy transition.
The position is based in Spring, TX.
What you will do
Oversee the development and execution of the company’s C-Suite executive speaking program- Lead the Public Speaking Opportunity Evaluation (PSOE) process to manage public speaking engagements for senior leaders around the world
- Maintain the company’s speech calendars to ensure awareness of global speaking engagements each year
- Oversee logistics for all executive speaking engagements, including planning, preparation, participant bios, topics, briefing materials, talking points, speech development and feedback
About you
The Senior Communications Advisor will be a highly organized, meticulous planner with a passion for teamwork and collaboration. This role will require close coordination with other areas of the company to ensure messaging stays current, facts are always verified, and topics are timely. This person will also need the confidence to work directly with C-Suite executives, keep meetings efficient, and manage multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree minimum (in journalism, communications, public relations, political science, English, literature, or related area preferred); advanced degree in policy-related, or global discipline also advantageous- Minimum of 15 years of experience, including integrated communications, media relations, journalism, writing, or related areas
- A demonstrated track record of achievement in external communications
- Strong writing skills and experience developing speeches, executive letters, briefing packets, blog posts, and other written materials
- Team-oriented management of each communications projects
- Event planning, research and organizational skills, record keeping
- Expertise in AP style
- Ability to influence without authority
- Ability to write quickly and under pressure
- Strong analytical, verbal communication
- Ability to quickly understand, assimilate, and communicate complex issues
- Familiarity and interest in issues related to energy, economics, the environment, corporate citizenship, and government policy
- Strong project-management skills with an ability to multi-task and remain flexible when priorities change; public policy experience is advantageous
- A positive, proactive team-oriented attitude, culturally sensitive and ideally familiar with the working environment of a large, international organization
- Understanding and respect for international protocols, and cultural differences
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong internal and external relationships
- Meticulous attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
Demonstrated 15+ years of professional experience in public relations, employee communications, content creation or public affairs
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
- Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you
More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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