Principal Adviser Media and Comms

Principal Advisor, Communications– Borates

- Influential leadership role in a diverse, global organization driving strategic communications

- Lead high-impact communications initiatives across Rio Tinto’s Borates operations

- Position based in Boron or Los Angeles, California

- For California based roles the expected global salary is $143,000-$196,900

About the role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking a Principal Advisor, Communications to shape and lead strategic communications for Rio Tinto’s Borates business—driving innovation, engagement, and brand excellence.

Based in southern California, the position requires an ability to deliver outcomes supported by a strong skillset across content creation, brand management, communications, planning, coordination, event management and stakeholder management.

This role offers the opportunity to influence business-related narratives for an international organization, work in a sector utilizing cutting-edge technologies, and grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

In the Principal Advisor, Communications role for Borates you will:

- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with business objectives across internal and external audiences.

- Design and execute communication plans, ensuring alignment across internal teams, media, and community stakeholders. Create adaptable content for use across multiple platforms.

- Lead the creation and execution of integrated stakeholder engagement plans to support project success and mitigate reputational risks.

- Partner with third-party vendors and internal teams (operations, logistics, commercial, procurement) to drive communication strategies for transformational projects.

- Collaborate with internal teams to share and maximize content on Rio Tinto Borates social media / website platforms.

- Support media relations and external communications initiatives to help build and support Rio Tinto’s Borates reputation.

- Create talking points, speeches and media guides for the Senior Leadership Team

- Develop content and coach leaders to deliver communications with clarity and consistency

- Help build Rio Tinto’s Borates’ reputation across the United States and Europe through engaging storytelling and content, including social media posts, videos, web content, etc.

- Provide brand guidance to operational teams within the business.

- Serve as a senior leader within the Senior Leadership Team and act as the communications lead for the Business Resilience Team.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings:

- At least five years of broad-based communications experience, with a particular focus on social and digital (knowledge of the mining and metals sector and experience in the corporate world is a plus.)

- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism or any other related discipline

- Excellent writing skills and command of English

- Willingness and commitment to maintain strong relationships with operational teams and maintain an appropriate level of site presence

The following skills and traits will be highly regarded:

- Proven independence, resourcefulness and organizational skills

- Ability to prioritize and handle numerous deadlines

- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment

- Sense of organization and priorities

Where You’ll Make an Impact

Rio Tinto Borates, headquartered in Boron, California, is a global leader in industrial minerals. We supply refined borates—essential components in green energy, construction, and agriculture. Known for our product quality, reliability, and technical expertise, we help make modern life possible.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

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