Site Communications Advisor, Alcoa Operations (Warrick)

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At Alcoa you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it every Alcoan is a work-shaper team-shaper idea-shaper & world-shaper.

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About the Role

Position Overview

As the Communications Advisor you will be responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communication plans aligned with Alcoas operations communications objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Communications North America you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and execute communications that support positive relationships between Alcoa and its stakeholders both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications Planning: Assess the effectiveness of internal and external communications identify opportunities for improvement develop a content calendar and create communication plans accordingly.
• Media Relations: Manage media interactions prepare and distribute press announcements and respond to media inquiries in collaboration with internal stakeholders and regional communications leads.
• Internal Communications: Develop internal communication materials such as newsletters to keep employees informed and engaged. Partner closely with site leadership to assess and respond to communications needs. Support employee recognition and internal celebrations.
• Crisis Communications: Support the execution of crisis communication strategies as needed.
• Philanthropic Efforts: Promote and elevate local philanthropic initiatives including cause-related sponsorships Alcoa Foundation grants and Action grants.
• Events: Organize and support site visits employee town halls community meetings open houses forums and selected sponsorship or promotional events.
• Leader Communications: Develop a visibility plan for the operations manager identify local visibility opportunities and draft official remarks.
• Content Creation: Create written photo and video content for internal and external platforms.
• Brand Awareness: Develop local and regional media plans that enhance brand awareness and highlight Alcoas priorities. Partner with HR to promote recruitment and employer branding initiatives.
• Budget: Oversee the annual communications budget.

What you can bring to the role

Our valuesact with integrity operate with excellence care for people and lead with courageare at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and contribute to our ongoing success we are looking for the following background and capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 710 years of experience in communications public relations or a related field
• Bachelors degree in public relations communications business public policy or a related discipline
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience delivering creative and strategic communications to drive internal and external engagement
• Experience in media relations and content creation
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications tools
• Experience in crisis communications is a plus

Whats on Offer

• Competitive compensation packages including pay-for-performance variable pay and recognition programs
• 401(k) with employer match up to 6% plus additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical prescription dental vision FSA and HSA (with generous employer contribution) life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs including flexible scheduling and hybrid or remote working options
• Paid time off including vacation holidays illness days Care for Family leave bereavement jury duty and military training leave

*Benefit details apply to U.S.-based applicants only. Alcoa reserves the right to modify plans at its discretion.

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About the Location

Alcoa Warrick based in Newburgh Indiana just outside of Evansville IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. Weve grown and weve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future. You can be one of them! Join us and get ready to experience endless opportunities!

We are values led vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real commitments to Inclusion Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe respectful and inclusive of all individuals free from discrimination bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a persons gender age race ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity religion nation of origin disability veteran status language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work be your authentic self and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

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