Communications Specialist

Summary:

This position will play a key role in developing, implementing, and managing internal and external communications that enhance Sunoco's brand, strengthen employee engagement and support the company's strategic objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist in drafting, editing, and distributing internal and and external communications (memos, letters, fact sheets, brochure copy, etc.)

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, etc.) to develop clear and consistent messaging across all platforms

- Manage updates to company website

- Manage content creation and updates to company intranet site.

Media Relations

- Monitor media coverage and industry news to identify communication needs

- Manage Sunoco's media phone line and inbox, ensuring timely responses

- Drafting media materials (talking points, statements, etc.) as needed

- Distribute the Daily Media Report to key internal stakeholders

Support crisis communications efforts

- Support communication integration efforts during acquisitions and corporate transitions

- Provide Executive Leadership with team with project support (customer communications, logistics coordination, etc.)

Marketing support

- Assist with design, layout, and production of presentations, graphics, and visual materials

- Assist in preparation of Dealer and Distributor trips, biennial Brand Show and other events

- Assist with updating Sunoco's social media channels and Wikipedia page

- Assist with branding support across all Sunoco locations

- Assist coordination of Sunoco's Town Halls at all locations (PowerPoint presentations and logistics)

- Assist with various communications as needed across the Partnership (SUN, ET, USAC)

- Ensure alignment with Energy Transfer Corporate Communications group

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

- Bachelor's degree required

- Minimum three years of experience in Communications, Public Relations or a related field

- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

- Experience in handling crisis communications

- Experience with content management systems and intranet platforms

- Communicate effectively with all levels of senior leadership, employees and vendors

- Mange multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of confidentiality

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

- The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience

- The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience

- The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

- Usually, normal office working conditions.

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

- Occasional overnight travel may be required.

- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.