In this role, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and enhancing Linde’s reputation, working closely with the broader communications team and reporting into the Director, External Communications, you will support our business by developing strategic communication plans, leading media outreach efforts, and working closely with senior leadership to drive brand visibility and media coverageDevelop targeted and effective communications plans which align with Linde’s business objectives and industry trendBuild consensus by appropriately seeking feedback in a highly matrixed, global organizationYou will collaborate with internal teams, including Global Communications colleagues, Investor Relations, Legal and others to ensure alignment and consistency in messagingServe as one of the key contacts for media, cultivating relationships with high-profile publications and reporters to help position Linde favorably and accurately in media coverageManage inquiries and requests, collaborating with internal stakeholders to determine how best to respondDraft high-quality and accurate materials, including press releases, talking points, FAQs, position statements, videos, web content, media pitches and others as needed and manage internal alignment and approvals with key internal stakeholdersYou will manage communication strategies for company-wide issues, supporting our businesses as needed and working with cross-function teams to mitigate reputational damageHelp monitor media and social media coverage of Linde, competitors, industry and other related topics, using insights to inform Linde’s activitiesAlso, you will establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of external communication efforts. Provide report and updates to the senior leadership on media coverage, public sentiment, and other relevant metrics