Senior Communications Specialist

Freeport-mcmoran; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport‑McMoRan in Tucson invites a skilled communications professional to lead internal/external messaging, support site goals, and coach teams in effective communication. You will develop strategies, manage processes, and collaborate across stakeholders in a fast-paced mining environment.

Requires 7+ years of comms experience or advanced degrees, strong writing, storytelling, and project management; bilingual skills are a plus, and a focus on safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational and experience requirements: High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of experience in communications, marketing, recruiting or related field; or Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years; or Master’s Degree and 5 years.
• Excellent command of grammar.
• Understanding of writing strategies and tactics.
• Proven experience in external communications.
• Strong storytelling and writing skills.
• Solid verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative ability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective interaction with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical subject matter.
• High work ethic, able to work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy and quick turnaround.
• Capability to handle sensitive information and oversee high‑visibility projects and processes.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and short deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Creates, empowers, and facilitates communications with employees and external groups under corporate communications guidance.
• Plans, creates and manages internal communications to support site and department goals and initiatives.
• Coaches and trains employees on communication effectiveness and encourages teams to set aspirational communication goals that drive business value.
• Evolves communications to focus on operational objectives and directs teams on adopting new communication technologies and methodologies when needed.
• Works with site teams to ensure quality communications are on track and teams understand new communication processes.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Grammar

Writing strategies

External communications

Storytelling

Verbal communication

Organization

Collaboration

Stakeholder interaction

Technical communication

Work ethic

Discretion

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 11 years experience

Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years

Master’s Degree + 5 years

Job description

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.

Where You Will Work

Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second‑largest city. Its cutting‑edge mine training facility, with state‑of‑the‑art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other community staples include schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks and shopping centers.

Description

• Creates, empowers, and facilitates communications with employees and external groups under corporate communications guidance.
• Plans, creates and manages internal communications to support site and department goals and initiatives.
• Coaches and trains employees on communication effectiveness and encourages teams to set aspirational communication goals that drive business value.
• Evolves communications to focus on operational objectives and directs teams on adopting new communication technologies and methodologies when needed.
• Works with site teams to ensure quality communications are on track and teams understand new communication processes.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational and experience requirements: High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of experience in communications, marketing, recruiting or related field; or Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years; or Master’s Degree and 5 years.
• Excellent command of grammar.
• Understanding of writing strategies and tactics.
• Proven experience in external communications.
• Strong storytelling and writing skills.
• Solid verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative ability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective interaction with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical subject matter.
• High work ethic, able to work at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy and quick turnaround.
• Capability to handle sensitive information and oversee high‑visibility projects and processes.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and short deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi‑location organization with multi‑national/global communications, especially in mining or natural resources.
• Bilingual proficiency.
• Passionate communicator who thrives in ambiguous situations and advocates for optimal solutions.
• Emerging leadership skills and ability to engage people at all levels.
• Innovative communicator who seeks out new solutions and drives out‑of‑the‑box ideas.
• Quick learner capable of navigating the organization to find subject‑matter experts.

Conditions

• Freeport‑McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol‑free work environment through mandatory pre‑employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment.
• Employees may be required to work a non‑standard schedule, including shift work 24/7 in a 365‑day operation.
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and all required training and/or testing.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is $79,000–$109,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Additional discretionary and incentive payment may be considered based on performance.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Freeport‑McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol‑free work environment using mandatory pre‑employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Freeport‑McMoRan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.