Senior Communications Specialist
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bagdad • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $116,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead high-priority research and media monitoring projects to deliver timely, actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Proactively analyze emerging issues, legal developments, and industry trends to inform communication planning.
- Monitor and compile daily media coverage from diverse sources, applying analysis to identify trends and refine strategies.
- Conduct time-sensitive research on issues, legal proceedings, and journalists, summarizing insights and providing recommendations.
- Partner with functions such as Health and Safety, Legal, and Sustainability to supply research and documentation.
- Capture and analyze business news broadcasts and manage company-issued media advisories and advertisement placements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications OR Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field and 7 years of experience in media relations, public relations or corporate communications OR Master’s degree and 5 years of experience in media relations, public relations or corporate communications or related field
- In-depth knowledge of media covering the mining industry and corporate communications best practices
- Awareness of the company's industry, competitive environment and regulatory landscape.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in media monitoring tools
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and think strategically
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- High adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments
- Ability to analyze data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of media outreach and public engagement efforts
Benefits
- 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, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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