Senior Communications Specialist

Freeport McMoRan

1d•$85,000 - $116,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today! Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.What You Will DoLead high-priority research and media monitoring projects to deliver timely, actionable insights to senior leadership. Proactively analyze emerging issues, legal developments, and industry trends to inform communication planning. Monitor and compile daily media coverage from diverse sources, applying analysis to identify trends and refine strategies. Conduct time-sensitive research on issues, legal proceedings, and journalists, summarizing insights and providing recommendations. Partner with functions such as Health and Safety, Legal, and Sustainability to supply research and documentation. Capture and analyze business news broadcasts and manage company-issued media advisories and advertisement placements.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field and 7 years of experience in media relations, public relations or corporate communications
Master’s degree and 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations or corporate communications or related field
In-depth knowledge of media covering the mining industry and corporate communications best practices
Awareness of the company's industry, competitive environment and regulatory landscape.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency in media monitoring tools
Ability to work under minimal supervision and think strategically
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
High adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments
Ability to analyze data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of media outreach and public engagement efforts
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Lead high-priority research and media monitoring projects to deliver timely, actionable insights to senior leadership.
Proactively analyze emerging issues, legal developments, and industry trends to inform communication planning.
Monitor and compile daily media coverage from diverse sources, applying analysis to identify trends and refine strategies.
Conduct time-sensitive research on issues, legal proceedings, and journalists, summarizing insights and providing recommendations.
Partner with functions such as Health and Safety, Legal, and Sustainability to supply research and documentation.
Capture and analyze business news broadcasts and manage company-issued media advisories and advertisement placements.