Communications & Community Relations Advisor

ConocoPhillips • Anchorage, AK

2d

About The Position

ConocoPhillips is seeking a Communications & Community Relations Advisor for its Alaska operations. This role involves understanding and translating complex information into compelling internal and external communications, counseling senior leaders, and driving the company's reputation and key messages. The advisor will be responsible for developing various communication materials, managing internal channels, supporting external relations, and acting as a member of crisis response teams. A strong understanding of the oil and gas industry, particularly in Alaska, is required, along with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders. The role also requires familiarity with AI tools in communications and adherence to ConocoPhillips' brand standards and policies.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, related field or foreign equivalent
• 5 or more years of communications experience
• Advanced writing skills to include editing and knowledge of AP style
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong awareness of Alaska business, industry, political and economic issues is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the oil and gas industry
• Proven ability to influence others through communications
• Self-starter, able to work autonomously
• Proven project management skills
• Experience working directly with senior leaders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in critical communications, public relations and advertising planning/tactics
• Demonstrate an understanding of corporate philanthropy and ConocoPhillips’ strong tradition of giving in Alaska
• Current with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and understand how AI can serve our work in the communications and community investment spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications counsel to business unit leaders and project teams; manage complex communications issues to produce timely and measurable results.
• Develop news releases and key messages in anticipation of operational milestones and events.
• Drive internal communications strategies and plans that engage employees and promote understanding of the company’s strategy and values.
• Manage the AK Business unit’s internal communications channels.
• Develop content for the company’s internal and external websites.
• Support content development and logistics for leadership town halls and other employee communications events.
• Act as a member of the business unit’s crisis response team.
• Provides strategic communications assistance, serving as a member of the Public Information Officer (PIO) Duty Team, PIO staff, and assuming role of PIO as needed.
• Translate complex information into creative and effective communication concepts.
• Build and maintain positive relationships and links with functional authorities.
• Provide support for various external communications including speech writing, presentation development and other outreach efforts.
• Help develop communication tools including videos, PowerPoint presentations, print, television and radio advertising, brochures, and other print and digital collateral as needed to support delivery of Alaska BU objectives.
• Participate on the Incident Management Team (IMT) as required and attend IMT Trainings and annual exercises.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior