External Communications Specialist - Electronics

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The External Communications Specialist is a key contributor to Communications team in the future Electronics spin-off company.

This role is responsible for enhancing the company’s brand and reputation by developing and implementing proactive, multi-channeled external communications strategies, including planning and implementation, media outreach, conference and event strategies and maintaining strong relationships with key audiences, including industry influencers, media, partners and employees.

Responsibilities

Social media

· Help develop and manage execution of the future Electronics company’s overall global social media approach and strategy, including content creation, with a focus on elevating executive leaders’ presence and positioning on internal and external platforms.

· Collaborate with the digital communications team and external agencies to develop a strategic plan for our social channels, and create content increases brand awareness and consideration among customers, prospective employees, regulators, policymakers, community partners, and other key stakeholders.

· Create social media assets in line with the company’s brand.

· Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on effectiveness

· Serve as a social media subject matter expert for the future Electronics company leaders on how to best use the platforms and tools effectively.

· Monitor social media activities and interactions; report progress to key stakeholders; help manage issues.

Digital/Web

· Manage and grow communications channels into sustainable, highly-visible vehicles; incorporate digital tools (e.g., virtual press conferences, blogs, discussion boards, etc.) into communications toolkit when applicable.

· Manage Corporate Communications’ areas of the website, including content creation and updates; work with the team to perform ongoing quality checks and ensure information is up-to-date.

· Manage the library of digital assets and collateral (e.g. fact sheets, presentations) and other shared resources

Media relations

· Coordinate distribution of news to send to appropriate media channels

· Produce targeted media communications, including press releases, web articles and other communications.

· Pitch story ideas and follow-up on press outreach to targeted media contacts/outlets.

· Maintain existing relationships and develop new relationships with media; contribute to updating and creating media lists.

· Support preparation of external presentations or interviews for management staff, including speeches, talking points, and PowerPoint presentations.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or other related field

· Minimum 5 years of experience relevant experience

· Experience with global social media platforms is preferred, including WeChat

· Experience writing targeted communications materials, in addition to editing and layout (i.e., speeches, talking points, news releases, media advisories, op-eds, articles)

· Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent grammar, punctuation and proofreading; working knowledge of AP style

· Consultative nature; comfortable listening to others and understanding needs in order to make recommendations action, strategies, priorities, and, where appropriate, consultant advice

· Detail oriented, and highly organized, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and reprioritize as needed

· Strong team philosophy required

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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.

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