Communications Assistant

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred

• 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.