Senior Advisor, External Communications

RioTinto; Richards Bay; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking a Senior Advisor for External Communications in Richards Bay. The role requires strong expertise in media management, brand strategy, and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree along with a background in external communications and the mining sector.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Company commitment to diversity and collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven experience in external communications.
• Fluency in isiZulu and English is advantageous.
• A valid South African driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reputation management and media relations.
• Manage brand guidelines and advertising initiatives.
• Lead strategic external and internal communications.

Skills

Communication

Brand Management

Strategic Communication

Stakeholder Management

Digital Marketing

Social Listening

Copywriting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations

Certification in Desktop Publishing (DTP)

Job description

Senior Advisor, External Communications

• Opportunity to work for a global company
• Be part of an inclusive, stimulating and performance-driven culture
• Role based in Richards Bay- KZN

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Advisor: External Communications to join our dynamic team, leading external communications activities in support of RBM`s Strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in external communications, brand management, and strategic communication.

Reporting to theManager: Communicationsyou will be responsible for the following:

Newsroom Function Oversight

• Reputation Management, including issues logging & reporting
• Social Listening & Community Management
• Media Relations
• Strategic media monitoring, analysis and reporting of RBM media activities
• Spokespersons Media Training
• High-level strategic copywriting for external and critical internal communications
• Enforcement of company External Communications Policies & Procedures.

Brand Management

• Ensuring adherence to Rio Tinto’s Brand Guidelines for all communications materials and collateral
• Managing above-the-line and below-the-line advertising initiatives.
• Overseeing the end-to-end production and distribution of key company reports
• Events planning and management of strategic company events

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations
• A certification in Desktop Publishing (DTP) is advantageous
• Proven digital marketing knowledge
• Experience in the mining industry or heavy industries
• Fluency in isiZulu and English is advantageous
• A valid South African driver's license with own reliable transportation is required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially in copywriting
• Good interpersonal skills that facilitate collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and/ or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together