Job Description

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world. The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.

Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can grow personally and professionally. We promote employee benefits that cultivate a family-friendly work environment and focus on our employees' overall well-being. We are committed to being a workplace where all employees are valued and can thrive with a sense of belonging. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion benefits our individual employees, our company and our external stakeholders; we are better as an organization when various ideas and perspectives are brought to the table.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA). Apache has operations in the United States, Egypt's Western Desert and the United Kingdom's North Sea and a sister company with exploration opportunities offshore Suriname. Whether supporting Apache, APA Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, team members are employed by Apache Corporation.

For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit:

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Specific Responsibilities

The Internal Communications Manager for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team. Responsible for managing and implementing a comprehensive internal communication strategy aligned with the company's objectives and values. Oversees a global team of communications professionals focused on developing and delivering comprehensive internal communications strategies that create organizational alignment, promote employee engagement, and drive understanding of company goals and objectives. He/she will also collaborate with leaders on critical change management communications.

Lead all internal communications between Apache and its employees through various internal communications channels including email newsletters, intranet, digital signage, and other relevant platforms designed to keep employees informed and engaged.
Develop and maintain clear and consistent key messaging that aligns with company goals and values, such as talking points, Q&As, fact sheet content, etc. using multiple internal and external sources.
Lead communication planning for organizational changes, ensuring employees are informed and engaged during transitions.
Write and/or review content in many forms and styles: presentations, speaking notes and full remarks, talking points, intranet stories and content, video scripts, internal reports, etc.
Work with internal clients and departmental groups to plan and execute communications projects, including needs assessment, scope and budget, timelines, resources and task prioritization.
Present recommendations to all levels of leadership, including executives, with the ability to communicate complex concepts/positions and at times, influence others to consider alternative points of view.
Manage incoming requests and workflow of team ensuring projects are clearly communicated to the team and delivered on time and within budget.
Communicate and present concepts to internal clients, providing consistent, proactive communication with all stakeholders around status, milestones, delivery of projects, and coordination of requests and/or feedback, as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including leadership and department heads, to align communication strategies with organizational goals.
Work closely with all other members the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs team to accomplish goals. Serve as a back-up to other members of the team.
Work with the Creative team to produce integrated communications products that thoughtfully combine imagery and copy to communicate an idea or story.
Serve on crisis communications team overseeing internal communications workflows for event response.
Plan and execute internal events such as employee town halls and other events in support of communication initiatives.
Support other corporate communications initiatives as needed.      

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

10+ years’ progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a related role.
Proven communications expertise and strategy development and execution.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing clearly, with clarity and with proper pronunciation, grammar and style. Knowledge and ability to apply AP style.
Experience working with key stakeholders to prioritize and deliver against multiple and/or complex projects.
Ability to interact with diverse groups of people, develop strong networks and build credibility within the organization to drive projects forward.
Adept at presenting recommendations to all levels of leadership, including executives, with the ability to communicate complex concepts/positions and at times, influence others to consider a different point of view.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the oil and gas concepts and principles preferred. 
Prior experience leading and directing the work of employees and/or project teams.
Previous experience in the oil and gas industry or another technical field is preferred.
Bachelor's degree required.

Competencies

The successful candidate will lead by example through successfully demonstrating the following:

Core Competencies

Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache’s business success;
Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
Culture: Willingness and ability to align one’s behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Leadership Competencies

Servant Leadership: Inspires and enables performance excellence through feedback, empathy, development and empowerment;
Strategic Mindset: Applies business acumen to see the big picture, understand business issues, and exhibit financial stewardship;
Change Leadership: Inspires change by challenging the status quo, generating support, and executing improvement projects to achieve business outcomes; and
Leading Effective Teams: Enables performance excellence through effective structure, delegation, and motivation.

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