Public Affairs Manager - Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific invites you to be a part of our Muskogee, Oklahoma tissue operation as a dynamic Public Affairs Manager. In this pivotal role, you will play a key role in shaping our company's reputation as a trusted community partner and industry leader. Supporting leaders and managers directly involved in production and operations, you'll drive communication initiatives that foster employee engagement and community relations. With minimal travel required for occasional collaboration or community engagement, you'll report to the Public Affairs Manager in Savannah, Georgia, while maintaining a strong connection to the Muskogee plant's Vice President of Operations.

You will focus on these key areas:

• Internal Communication: Do you enjoy the fast pace of internal communication, where leaders depend on you for counsel and a robust communication plan so they can connect a large team to a winning strategy and success?
• Public Affairs/Community Relations: Are you motivated by building relationships with community leaders and influencers that help your employer to be known as a good neighbor and outstanding community partner?
• Media Relations: Do you love pitching stories to the media and responding with answers when asked?

If this sounds like you, and you're ready to elevate your career, let's talk!

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific's Muskogee mill makes the toilet paper and paper towel products that we all want, need and use every day. Whether you're an Okie or not, you'll be proud to be part of this 800+ member team located in the heart of Oklahoma's historic and beautiful Green Country. The mill is an integral part of GP's Consumer Products business, with team members making products for both home and away-from-home use (stadiums, office buildings, restaurants). We are the second-largest employer in Muskogee and 45 th in the state. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific, visit www.gp.com and also view the video How Paper Is Made .

What You Will Do

Here are some ways you'll get to use and grow your knowledge and skills:

• Internal Communication: Be at the heart of our organization's internal communication strategy. Provide invaluable counsel and ensure the flawless execution of communication plans. Keep our diverse team connected to our mission, goals, and strategies, driving engagement and alignment.
• Public Affairs/Community Relations: Be the face of our company in the community. Cultivate strong relationships with local government officials, regulatory agencies, and community groups. Position us as a trusted neighbor and outstanding community partner by creating meaningful connections with community leaders, influencers, and governmental agencies.
• Media Relations: Take charge of our media presence. Pitch compelling stories to the media and respond swiftly and effectively to inquiries. Drive our narrative in the public sphere and showcase our values and achievements.
• Strategic Communications Advisor: Provide strategic guidance to leadership teams and managers across various facilities. Shape consistent and relevant communications that drive employee engagement and support organizational objectives.
• Employee Communications Program Management: Develop and manage a comprehensive employee communications program. Encourage face-to-face interactions and facilitate information sharing through written and visual tools, fostering a culture of openness and collaboration.
• Issue Management and Crisis Response: Anticipate and address potential issues that could impact mill operations. Establish protocols for crisis communication and serve as a key member of the crisis management team, ensuring swift and effective response to company vulnerabilities.
• Community Engagement: Tell our company's story in the community. Develop and implement programs and volunteer opportunities aligned with our focus areas of entrepreneurship, education, environment, and enrichment. Add long-term value to our business, community, and customers through meaningful community engagement initiatives.
• Media Relationship Building: Collaborate with the Atlanta-based communications team to build strong relationships with reporters and editors covering our community. Serve as a company spokesperson and facilitate interviews, providing background information and explanations to ensure accurate and positive coverage.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of public relations or related experience.
• Experience with communications strategy and programs, including adapting and implementing best practices of other communication programs.
• Excellent writing, editing and general communication skills, demonstrating at least 4 years of writing and editing in a communications role.
• Experience with news media and community relations.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supporting leadership communication and employee engagement efforts.
• Experience working with digital communication tools, including video, social media and SharePoint or other web-based applications.
• Involvement with community groups such as chamber of commerce or other local business groups.
• Knowledge and experience working with elected officials and appointed government officials.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or public relations concentration preferred.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

Georgia-Pacific LLC is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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