Strategic Communication Advisor

Strategic Communication Advisor

The Strategic Communication Advisor reports to the Strategic Communication Manager and is a member of the Community Relations Department, a support organization within the Martinez Refining Company. The successful candidate will play an integral role in a vibrant and energetic Community Relations team and capable of managing a variety of duties, including, but not limited to, internal and external communications, media relations, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management.

As described below in more detail, the position requires strong interpersonal, written, oral communication, planning, and project execution skills, plus the ability to work both independently and on project and cross-functional teams.

• Supporting the Company’s internal and external communications strategy and tactics
• Assisting with managing the Company’s website, community and employee newsletters, media relations, and social media
• Translating technical information into clear, legible communiqués, including adapting style, tone, and word choices to communicate with various audiences
• Serving as a member of the refinery’s Emergency Response Team, responsible for interacting with the media and public, while proactively supporting community awareness of refinery operations.
• Supporting philanthropic and community activities
• Assisting with the Company’s employee volunteer program
• Assisting with Government Relations activities and managing the company’s employee advocacy and engagement programs
• Managing the Company’s Community Advisory Panel
• Representing the Company on trade associations, at community events, etc.
• Cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, including co-workers, public officials, and local media

Working Conditions 

• Participating in the refinery Response Team, as well as Media-Duty and on-call rotation.
• Includes occasional evening hours and weekend work responsibilities.

Position Specific Requirements

• Candidate must have active TWIC card or be able to obtain a TWIC card. Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related discipline, or the equivalent work experience
• Five years of public relations experience, such as media relations, community relations, or government relations

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in refining or different process industry.

• ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
• FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS​

The salary range for this position is $88,424.81 - $156,940.66. The compensation range listed in this posting is in compliance with applicable state law.  Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills and internal peer equity will be considered in determining the selected candidate’s compensation. In addition to salary, PBF offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. 

We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law. 

Martinez Refining Company LLC, a PBF Energy Subsidiary, offers our employees highly competitive total compensation and benefits packages. Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Pension Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plans and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and tuition reimbursement
• Additional voluntary benefits are offered at group discounts.