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Position Summary
The Communications Assistant supports internal and external communication initiatives that advance organizational goals, strengthen employee engagement, and increase brand awareness. The position assists with content development, communication planning, digital channels, events, and administrative work for the Communications team. Regular travel between company sites is required to support on-site communication needs.
Key Responsibilities
Communication Support
- Assist with creating, editing, and distributing internal and external communications.
- Draft employee announcements, newsletters, articles, emails, and other communication materials.
- Maintain communication calendars and content schedules.
- Proofread and complete quality reviews before materials are published or distributed.
- Monitor the shared communications inbox or request queue, organize incoming requests, and help route work for review and approval.
Content Development
- Gather information from departments and stakeholders and turn it into clear, audience-appropriate content.
- Write employee stories, team highlights, organizational updates, and campaign content.
- Conduct brief interviews, confirm facts with content owners, and incorporate approved revisions.
- Update content on intranet sites, digital displays, bulletin boards, and other communication platforms.
- Help prepare electronic and printed materials that follow project requirements and organizational standards.
Social Media and Digital Communications
- Support day-to-day management of corporate social media channels.
- Schedule posts, monitor activity, and compile basic engagement metrics.
- Assist with website content and the organization of digital communication assets.
- Help keep site communication channels current, including screens, boards, intranet pages, and related media.
Brand and Multimedia Support
- Apply approved brand, editorial, and visual standards to communication materials.
- Assist with basic photography, video recording, image selection, and simple graphic production for communication needs.
- Organize and maintain approved photos, videos, logos, templates, and other digital assets.
Events and Employee Engagement
- Coordinate logistics for employee meetings, town halls, community events, and communication campaigns.
- Prepare presentations, signage, invitations, and event communications.
- Assist with employee recognition and engagement programs.
- Travel between company sites to gather content, support events, and coordinate on-site communication activities.
Administrative Support
- Maintain communication files, templates, distribution lists, and shared resources.
- Track communication activities and metrics and prepare basic reports.
- Coordinate routine vendor communication and purchase requests.
- Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and other administrative needs for communication activities.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- Up to two years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or administrative support.
- Relevant internship experience may be considered in place of professional experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including careful proofreading and editing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Familiarity with SharePoint, intranet platforms, content management systems, and social media tools preferred.
- Basic ability to capture and organize photo and video content and follow established brand standards.
- Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and a consistent commitment to accuracy.
- Customer-service mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Ability to handle routine information with professionalism and appropriate discretion.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly between company sites based on business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or coursework related to communication systems or technology.
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar design tools.
- Experience in a mining, industrial, or multi-site work environment.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Core Competencies
Communication, collaboration, organization, accountability, creativity, adaptability, attention to detail, and professionalism.
Safety Responsibility
Safety First is a core value of ASARCO LLC. The Company expects employees to continuously improve how they work in a safe, inclusive, socially responsible, and environmentally responsible manner. Employees are responsible for following all required safety procedures and processes and for maintaining a working knowledge of applicable safety systems.
Employment Conditions and Equal Opportunity
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.
