Marketing Communications Lead

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

About the Role:

The Marketing Communications Lead will be a key member of Alcoa’s global communications team, reporting to the Director, External & Marketing Communications. This position offers an opportunity to combine strong communications skills with business and product acumen.

When you join Alcoa, you will become part of a high-performing team. You will develop, and execute marketing communications tactics that align with Alcoa’s Purpose, Vision, Values and strategic priorities. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, communication skills and business acumen. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in events management and familiarity with communications tools (i.e., social media, email, website content) and how they can fit into a marketing communications strategy.

In addition to working within the Global Communications team, this position will coordinate closely with Alcoa’s global commercial team.

• Develop and execute Alcoa’s marketing communications, ensuring alignment across the global commercial team with a cohesive narrative that is consistent across our regions and enhances Alcoa’s brand within key markets
• Partner with internal and external communications to develop and execute storytelling opportunities re: product offerings and customer successes to reach new external audiences through a variety of external channels (digital, social, trade publications) while deepening the knowledge of our workforce and the connection between their work and our customers
• Strategize, develop and execute commercial team activities at global trade shows (i.e., recommending and securing appropriate sponsorship level; collaborating with vendors on booth design and build, collateral materials and giveaways; serving as point person for on-site meetings).
• Strategize, develop and execute customer appreciation events in collaboration with the global commercial team
• Serve as primary day-to-day liaison between Global Communications and Commercial Team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, public relations, or marketing
• 5+ years of experience in marketing and/or marketing communications, ideally in a corporate environment
• At least 2 years of experience in event planning, including trade show appearances
• Experience interfacing with commercial and/or sales teams
• Strong project management and organizational skills to deliver results in a matrixed environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and a team player
• Travel requirement: 20%

What’s on the offer:

• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plans​;

• 15 days’ vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice​;

• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HAS;

• Paid annual volunteer hours; 

• Career development opportunities to pursue your passions; and

• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

About the Location

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization’s highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country’s most livable and affordable cities – combining the city feel with small town charm.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.  

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.  

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.