Strategic Communications Lead for Operational Impact

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

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.