Senior Specialist, Marketing Communications, Americas

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UPM Raflatac is looking for a Senior Communications Specialist located in Asheville, NC at our Biltmore Park office location.

Greetings from your future team

If a lively, worldwide office culture with numerous possibilities for career progression appeals to you, consider joining our team. UPM Raflatac is a very agile business with sustainability at its core. Our business moves fast and is developing on many fronts."

• UPM Raflatac Stakeholder Relations & Marketing team

What you will do

• Localize UPM Raflatac's annual communications strategy and create an annual regional communications plan

• Produce regional communications content, such as press releases, case studies, and articles

• Develop and implement internal and external communications campaigns and activities in the Americas region, in collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Create engaging social media content, utilize social media platforms in creative ways, and optimize the use of social media automation tools to grow our social communities

• Actively engage with the regional industry press and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to increase coverage of UPM Raflatac in trade media

• Innovate, produce and moderate various virtual events, including monthly business webinars and quarterly Town Hall meetings

• Contribute to the execution of our UPM employer branding strategy in the Americas region

• Facilitate internal communications through our network of terminals and factories in North and Latin Americas, including safety and crisis communications

• Align on and report the key performance indicators (KPIs) for internal and external communications activities

Who you are

• You have 3+ years of experience in communications, including public relations, corporate communications and/or content writing, with a proven history of completed projects

• You have, at a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Business or related field

• You are fluent in spoken and written English, with good knowledge of grammatical rules. Spanish is an asset. Furthermore, you are comfortable collaborating with executive leaders, as well as with external stakeholders in the trade media

• You are willing to push the boundaries of creativity when it comes to creating engaging communications campaigns across multiple channels. You act when you see an opportunity or a need to get things done

• You excel in the art of storytelling and are highly skilled in utilizing software such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Knowledge of Adobe Suite is an asset

• You are savvy in using social media for business communications and have experience in creating visually engaging content for this channel

• You possess crisis communication skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, and adapt easily to changing conditions

• You have a motivated, proactive, and result-orientated way of working. You work well individually and in teams

• You are adept at organizing, open to change, and skilled in project coordination

• Experience in working within international companies is an asset

• Capability to travel in the U.S. and internationally is required

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job

• We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community

• Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities

• We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer

• Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

• Comprehensive benefit package

• UPM's benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

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Additional information

The position is located in Asheville, NC, at our Biltmore Park office location.

Workplace type: hybrid (3 days at least at the office per week).

Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV and cover letter latest by June 3rd, 2024.

We review applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline.

For external candidates: Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

If you have any technical issues with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at contacthr.us@upm.com or 877-723-5247.

This Job Description is intended to be a guide, and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM Raflatac is labeling a smarter future beyond fossils by developing innovative and sustainable labeling solutions. As one of the world's leading producers of self-adhesive label materials, we offer high-quality paper and film label stock. Our diversified product portfolio and value-added services serve multiple industries, including food, wine, package delivery and pharmaceuticals. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,100 people, and our sales reached almost EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.6 billion) in 2023. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out about us at www.upmraflatac.com.

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