Site Communications Manager, Alcoa Operations (Massena)

Alcoa • Massena, NY

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About The Position

As the Communications Manager, 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 implement plans to support positive relations between Alcoa and its stakeholders, both externally and internally.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in communication position, public relations, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in public relations, business, public policy, communication, or other relevant studies.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with creative and strategic communication to drive engagement internally & externally.
• Experience in media relations and content creation.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communications Planning: Assess the effectiveness of internal and external communications, identify areas for improvement, develop content calendar, and develop communication plan accordingly.
• Media Relations: Manage interactions with the media, prepare and distribute press announcements, and respond to media inquiries in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders and regional communications lead.
• Internal Communications: Develop internal communication materials, such as newsletters, to keep employees informed and engaged. Work closely with site lead team to assess and respond to the site’s communications needs. Support employee recognition activities, and internal celebrations.
• Crisis Communications: Support in executing crisis communication strategies.
• Philanthropic Efforts: Elevate and promote the location’s philanthropic initiatives, including cause-related sponsorships, Alcoa Foundation grants and Action grants.
• Events: Organize and facilitate certain events including site visits, employee town halls, activities, commercially-driven sponsorships and promotional events. Support coverage of community town halls, advisory boards, open houses, forums, and Indigenous engagement meetings in alignment with Social Performance, as needed.
• Leader communications: Develop visibility plan for operations manager, provide local visibility opportunities and write official remarks.
• Content Creation: Create content, including photo and video, for both internal and external platforms.
• Brand Awareness: Develop local and regional media plans to enhance brand, raise awareness of Alcoa’s priorities and represent Alcoa on various platforms. Along with human resources team, promote recruitment opportunities and employer brand initiatives.
• Budget: Oversee annual communications budget.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees