Senior Advisor, External Communications needed at Rio Tinto

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Advisor: External Communications to join our dynamic team, leading external communications activities in support of RBM`s Strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in external communications, brand management, and strategic communication.

Reporting to the Manager: Communications you will be responsible for the following:

Newsroom Function Oversight

• Reputation Management, including issues logging & reporting
• Social Listening & Community Management
• Media Relations
• Strategic media monitoring, analysis and reporting of RBM media activities
• Spokespersons Media Training
• High-level strategic copywriting for external and critical internal communications
• Enforcement of company External Communications Policies & Procedures.

Brand Management

• Ensuring adherence to Rio Tinto’s Brand Guidelines for all communications materials and collateral
• Managing above-the-line and below-the-line advertising initiatives.
• Overseeing the end-to-end production and distribution of key company reports
• Events planning and management of strategic company events

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations
• A certification in Desktop Publishing (DTP) is advantageous
• Proven digital marketing knowledge
• Experience in the mining industry or heavy industries
• Fluency in isiZulu and English is advantageous
• A valid South African driver’s license with  own reliable transportation is required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially in copywriting
• Good interpersonal skills that facilitate collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders