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We are looking for an experienced Corporate Communications specialist to help lead and manage external communications for Rio Tinto’s copper product group.
This is a great opportunity for a motivated, communicative candidate who will support our copper business strategy and senior leadership team by driving strategic communications planning, external engagement, corporate reporting, campaigns, content and storytelling.

Reporting to the Chief Adviser, Copper Corporate Affairs, and working in close partnership with our global portfolio of copper operations, projects, and Rio Tinto Group corporate functions, you will:

• Own, develop, and implement the copper product group’s external communication strategy and plan with responsibility for programme management, governance and tracking.
• Champion our copper business strategy, growth objectives, and senior leadership positioning across multiple channels, including but not limited to financial reporting, public platforms and speaking opportunities, marketing communications, and digital content.
• Provide hands-on narrative and content support for key business leaders through speechwriting, preparation of talking points, presentations and briefing materials.
• Partner with media relations and our Group external communications leadership to co-deliver media response handling, issues management and proactive positioning pieces.
• Work in lockstep with investor relations, employee communications and other key business functions to ensure joined-up approaches wherever necessary.
• Drive best practice and innovation across your role scope, leading by example to continuously improve communications impact and effectiveness, and advocate for the Rio Tinto brand.