Senior Communications Specialist Requisition ID: 133903 Location: Bayard, NM, US, 88023 Category: Public Relations Share this Job Why You Should Apply For This Job: _At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career._ **_Apply Today!    _** **Where You Will Work   ** Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.    The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver Cityto learn more.   **What You Will Do** + Facilitate, create and manage internal communications for the site and department goals and initiatives. Look for ways to strengthen understanding of site and company values, concepts and principles. Drive shared communications vision between teams. + Coach and train employees on being more communications focused and encourage teams to set aspirational communications goals that drive value for the business. + Help to evolve communications based on the nature of work, including creating more of a communication focus on operational objectives. + Work with site teams to help ensure quality communications are on track and teams understand how to adopt new communication technologies / methodologies when needed. + Perform other duties as requested. **What You Bring To Freeport** + High School Diploma/GED **AND** eleven (11) years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Recruiting or related field; **OR** + Bachelor's Degree **AND** seven (7) years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Recruiting or related field; **OR** + Master's Degree **AND** five (5) years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Recruiting or related field. + Excellent command of grammar + Understanding of writing strategies and tactics + Proven experience in external communications + Writing / story-telling + Solid verbal communications skills + Strong organizational / project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline. + Skilled at collaborating within and outside the company + Effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization + Quickly understand and effectively communicate complex, technical subject matter + Strong work ethic and able to work at a fast pace, while maintaining high accuracy and quick turnaround time on assigned projects. + Ability to work with sensitive information and oversee high-visibility projects and processes. + Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to changing priorities and short deadlines. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience in a multi-location organization with multi-national/global communications and mining, natural resources or similar industry + Bilingual + Passionate communicator who succeeds in somewhat ambiguous situations; tirelessly advocates for the best possible solution. + Strong communicator with emerging ability to communicate complex messages. + Ability to engage people at all levels, emerging leadership skills. + Challenger of traditional communications, willing to find new solutions and drive out-of-the-box ideas. + Learns new skills quickly and knows how to navigate the organization to find experts in specific domain. + Photography and/or videography experience **What We Offer You** The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  **$82,000-$113,000** . This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/COP\_Total\_Rewards\_Estimate\_3\_5\_24v2.pdf) to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.  + 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  + Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!      **What We Require  ** + Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.  + Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.  + Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.  + Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.  **Equal Opportunity Employer ** _Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. 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