Business Communications Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Business Communications Specialist! This position can be located in Midland, MI or Collegeville, PA.

Dow's Business Communications team is a strategic marketing communications partner that helps drive business growth through customer-focused storytelling, brand engagement, and integrated marketing programs. As a Business Communications Specialist, you will support the development and execution of communications strategies that position and promote Dow brands, products, solutions, and capabilities with customers and key stakeholders.

In this role, you will create and deliver compelling content and campaigns that advance business priorities, strengthen customer relationships, and support growth objectives. You will execute integrated marketing communications programs across a range of channels, including digital and social media, SEO/SEM, paid and performance marketing, trade media, public relations, content marketing, video, direct communications, sales enablement, trade shows, and events.

Success in this role requires a strong understanding of B2B marketing, customer journeys, and data-driven communications. You will translate business objectives into impactful marketing programs that build awareness, generate demand, increase engagement, and support growth. As a growth-focused communicator, you will leverage emerging marketing technologies, AI-enabled tools, analytics, and industry best practices to optimize performance and drive business results.

You will collaborate closely with commercial, marketing, and functional teams, balancing strategic thinking with strong execution while building productive relationships across a global organization.

 
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement marketing communications plans aligned with business objectives and audience needs.
• Develop and deliver engaging content, including messaging, storytelling, videos, and creative assets.
• Execute external marketing communications programs across media, social, digital, search, paid, and traditional channels.
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance content creation, campaign performance, and audience engagement.
• Lead project management activities, including planning, stakeholder coordination, reviews, approvals, and on-time delivery.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and agency partners to ensure effective execution.
• Support brand management initiatives, including product branding, trademark management, thought leadership, reputation, and co-branding efforts.
• Measure and report on communications effectiveness, using insights and analytics to improve future programs.

 
Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking. 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, business communications, and/or related communications disciplines.

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a PR agency and/or multinational environment, preferably in a B-to-B industry.

• Degree in Communications related discipline.

• 5+ years of relevant working experience.

Skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work with a variety of cultures, functions and businesses, along with the skills to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously, prioritizing a diverse range of projects and meeting tight deadlines.

• Content Management: A clear understanding of digital communications and content marketing, along with excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.

• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Excellent interpersonal, networking, and problem-solving skills.

• Inclusion & Diversity: Commitment to embracing inclusion and diversity, outside-in thinking, creativity, value-add mentality, personal development, confidence in capabilities and clarity in priorities and expectations.

Additional Notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.