Communications Assistant

ASARCO • Sahuarita, AZ

6d

About The Position

The Communications Assistant supports internal and external communication initiatives that advance organizational goals, strengthen employee engagement, and increase brand awareness. The role assists with content development, communication planning, digital channels, events, and administrative work for the Communications team. Regular travel between company sites is required to support on-site communication needs.

Requirements

• Up to two years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or administrative support; relevant internship experience may be considered in place of professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including careful proofreading and editing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Basic ability to capture and organize photo and video content and follow established brand standards.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a consistent commitment to accuracy.
• Customer-service mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to handle routine information with professionalism and appropriate discretion.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between company sites based on business needs.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, intranet platforms, content management systems, and social media tools.
• Experience or coursework related to communication systems or technology.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar design tools.
• Experience in a mining, industrial, or multi-site work environment.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating, editing, and distributing internal and external communications.
• Draft employee announcements, newsletters, articles, emails, and other communication materials.
• Maintain communication calendars and content schedules.
• Proofread and conduct quality reviews before materials are published or distributed.
• Monitor the shared communications inbox or request queue, organize incoming requests, and help route work for review and approval.
• Gather information from departments and stakeholders and turn it into clear, audience-appropriate content.
• Write employee stories, team highlights, organizational updates, and campaign content.
• Conduct brief interviews, confirm facts with content owners, and incorporate approved revisions.
• Update content on intranet sites, digital displays, bulletin boards, and other communication platforms.
• Help prepare electronic and printed materials that follow project requirements and organizational standards.
• Support day-to-day management of corporate social media channels, including scheduling posts, monitoring activity, and compiling basic engagement metrics.
• Assist with website content and the organization of digital communication assets.
• Help keep site communication channels current, including screens, boards, intranet pages, and related media.
• Apply approved brand, editorial, and visual standards to communication materials.
• Assist with basic photography, video recording, image selection, and simple graphic production.
• Organize and maintain approved photos, videos, logos, templates, and other digital assets.
• Coordinate logistics for employee meetings, town halls, community events, and communication campaigns.
• Prepare presentations, signage, invitations, and event communications.
• Assist with employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Travel between company sites to gather content, support events, and coordinate on-site communication activities.
• Maintain communication files, templates, distribution lists, and shared resources.
• Track communication activities and metrics and prepare basic reports.
• Coordinate routine vendor communication and purchase requests.
• Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and other administrative needs for communication activities.
• Follow required safety procedures and processes and maintain working knowledge of applicable safety systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed