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Shape Your World
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.
At Alcoa, you're an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.
About the role:
This position will be a key member of Alcoa's global communications team, reporting to the Vice President of Global Communications. This role offers the opportunity to combine strong storytelling skills with an in-depth knowledge on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance to build an integrated communications program for Alcoa to serve internal and external audiences.
When you join Alcoa, you will become part of a high-performing team. You will plan, develop, and deploy communications that align with Alcoa's Purpose, Vision, Values and strategic priorities, serving as the lead communicator for sustainability-focused content for our Sustainability Report, web site, social media accounts, and materials for conferences and internal/external events.
In addition to working within the Global Communications team, this position will coordinate closely with Alcoa's Global Sustainability team, the Alcoa Foundation, and Alcoa's Investor Relations team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive and integrated communications strategy focused on sustainability with measurable outcomes, aligned with Alcoa's Vison, Values and Purpose.
- Identify and develop compelling, engaging content that demonstrates Alcoa's ESG performance. This includes content for both internal and external audiences across both earned and owned channels, working with both traditional and social media, and the creation of thought leadership presentations designed to advance Alcoa's reputation.
- Provide communications counsel to a broad group of internal stakeholders, including communicators in the field, to elevate and amplify sustainability-focused successes.
- Manage the production of the annual Sustainability Report, working with internal teams and contract writers and designers.
- Oversee the sustainability section of our external web site, www.alcoa.com.
- Prepare and review briefing documents for Alcoa's leadership on ESG related activities and initiatives.
What you can bring to this role:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, public relations, or related field with deep experience in ESG communications practices.
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, preferably in a large, international organization.
- Demonstrated track record in managing communications related to corporate ESG performance including experience in leading the management of corporate sustainability reports
- General knowledge of requirements from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, CDP Global, and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
- Strong project management and organizational skills to deliver results in a matrixed environment
- Strong storytelling stills and demonstrated excellence in written communication
- Experience in developing communication multi-stakeholder, omni-channel campaigns that include earned media
- Problem-solving skills to capture, interpret and collate complex information
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with evolving, global trends in sustainability and sustainability communications with a particular emphasis on the mining and metals industry.
- Understanding of ESG rating agency requirements and other stakeholders requiring ESG related information
- Knowledge of evolving communications trends and platforms, including digital technologies
- Proficiencies in more than one language, with specific focus on French and/or Portuguese
- Experience in using change management strategies to drive business results
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)
- Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
- 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
- Holiday Pay: 11 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice
- 4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours
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About the Location
Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization's highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country's most livable and affordable cities – combining the city feel with small town charm.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our 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 person's 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.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.
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!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
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