Strategic Communications & Reputation Lead (US/DC)

Rio Tinto; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused working environment

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Excellent retirement plan and 401k

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Principal Adviser, Strategic Communications & Issues Management in Washington, DC. You will lead proactive reputation strategies, advise senior leaders, and coordinate cross-functional teams to address complex issues affecting the company’s global reputation.

You will leverage AI-enabled horizon scanning and media intelligence to identify risks and opportunities, translating insights into clear communications positions, messages, and materials for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Develop and deliver communications strategies for complex, sensitive or high-impact reputation issues.
• Advise senior stakeholders on strategic communications and turning complex information into clear recommendations.
• Independently manage multiple reputation priorities and coordinate responses across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver proactive reputation strategies and communications programmes aligned with Rio Tinto’s business strategy and enterprise reputation priorities.
• Use AI-enabled horizon scanning, media and social intelligence, reputation research and large language model visibility monitoring to assess emerging reputation risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights.
• Independently manage communications for assigned complex reputation issues by adapting established approaches, assessing stakeholders and coordinating appropriate responses.
• Advise senior stakeholders on communications positions, messaging, risks and response options for sensitive issues.
• Translate external intelligence, research and business context into clear communications strategies, messages and position materials.
• Coordinate communications teams and relevant partners to deliver consistent, timely and audience-appropriate responses.

Skills

Strategic communications

Senior stakeholder management

W riting and messaging

Reputation management

AI horizon scanning

Media & social intelligence

Education

Communications/public relations or journalism qualification

Tools

AI-enabled horizon scanning tools

Large language model visibility monitoring

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Principal Adviser, Strategic Communications & Issues Management in Washington, DC. You will lead proactive reputation strategies, advise senior leaders, and coordinate cross-functional teams to address complex issues affecting the company’s global reputation.

You will leverage AI-enabled horizon scanning and media intelligence to identify risks and opportunities, translating insights into clear communications positions, messages, and materials for diverse audiences.