Site Communications Advisor, Alcoa Operations (Warrick)

Alcoa • Newburgh, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Communications Advisor you will be responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communication plans aligned with Alcoa’s operations communications objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Communications, North America, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and execute communications that support positive relationships between Alcoa and its stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Requirements

• Our values—act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, and lead with courage—are at the foundation of everything we do.
• To be successful in this role and contribute to our ongoing success, we are looking for the following background and capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• 7–10 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, business, public policy, or a related discipline
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience delivering creative and strategic communications to drive internal and external engagement
• Experience in media relations and content creation
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications tools
• Experience in crisis communications is a plus

Responsibilities

• Communications Planning: Assess the effectiveness of internal and external communications, identify opportunities for improvement, develop a content calendar, and create communication plans accordingly.
• Media Relations: Manage media interactions, prepare and distribute press announcements, and respond to media inquiries in collaboration with internal stakeholders and regional communications leads.
• Internal Communications: Develop internal communication materials such as newsletters to keep employees informed and engaged. Partner closely with site leadership to assess and respond to communications needs. Support employee recognition and internal celebrations.
• Crisis Communications: Support the execution of crisis communication strategies as needed.
• Philanthropic Efforts: Promote and elevate local philanthropic initiatives, including cause-related sponsorships, Alcoa Foundation grants, and Action grants.
• Events: Organize and support site visits, employee town halls, community meetings, open houses, forums, and selected sponsorship or promotional events.
• Leader Communications: Develop a visibility plan for the operations manager, identify local visibility opportunities, and draft official remarks.
• Content Creation: Create written, photo, and video content for internal and external platforms.
• Brand Awareness: Develop local and regional media plans that enhance brand awareness and highlight Alcoa’s priorities. Partner with HR to promote recruitment and employer branding initiatives.
• Budget: Oversee the annual communications budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay and recognition programs
• 401(k) with employer match up to 6%, plus additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA and HSA (with generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs including flexible scheduling and hybrid or remote working options
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, illness days, Care for Family leave, bereavement, jury duty, and military training leave
• Benefit details apply to U.S.-based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to modify plans at its discretion.

What This Job Offers

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