Marketing Communications Lead

Alcoa • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing Communications Lead will be a key member of Alcoa’s global communications team, reporting to the Director, External & Marketing Communications. This position offers an opportunity to combine strong communications skills with business and product acumen. When you join Alcoa, you will become part of a high-performing team. You will develop, and execute marketing communications tactics that align with Alcoa’s Purpose, Vision, Values and strategic priorities. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, communication skills and business acumen. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in events management and familiarity with communications tools (i.e., social media, email, website content) and how they can fit into a marketing communications strategy. In addition to working within the Global Communications team, this position will coordinate closely with Alcoa’s global commercial team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, public relations, or marketing
• 5+ years of experience in marketing and/or marketing communications, ideally in a corporate environment
• At least 2 years of experience in event planning, including trade show appearances
• Experience interfacing with commercial and/or sales teams
• Strong project management and organizational skills to deliver results in a matrixed environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and a team player
• Travel requirement: 20%

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Alcoa’s marketing communications, ensuring alignment across the global commercial team with a cohesive narrative that is consistent across our regions and enhances Alcoa’s brand within key markets
• Partner with internal and external communications to develop and execute storytelling opportunities re: product offerings and customer successes to reach new external audiences through a variety of external channels (digital, social, trade publications) while deepening the knowledge of our workforce and the connection between their work and our customers
• Strategize, develop and execute commercial team activities at global trade shows (i.e., recommending and securing appropriate sponsorship level; collaborating with vendors on booth design and build, collateral materials and giveaways; serving as point person for on-site meetings).
• Strategize, develop and execute customer appreciation events in collaboration with the global commercial team
• Serve as primary day-to-day liaison between Global Communications and Commercial Team.

Benefits

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plans
• 15 days’ vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HAS
• Paid annual volunteer hours
• Career development opportunities to pursue your passions
• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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