director, internal communications

Workplace Type: Hybrid - Remote/Onsite

Posting End Date: 7 June 2024

Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Newmont's Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

What will you be responsible for?

Reporting to the Head of Internal Communications, the Director of Internal Communications will play a critical role in nurturing a well-informed and aligned workforce at Newmont. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing content and communications strategies to advance Newmont's business strategy and transformation.

Here is a snapshot of what your day to day will look like:

Develop and Implement Internal Communication Strategy:

• Collaborate closely with the business and HR to deliver a comprehensive communications strategy while incorporating global best practices for internal communications
• Use data-driven insights and audience feedback to tailor and deliver communications, helping employees understand the company's purpose, strategy, values and their role in contributing to company success
• Ensure messaging is clear, consistent and tailored to resonate with a wide range of employees across various levels and geographies

Lead, Manage & Improve Internal Communications:

• Collaborate with colleagues and local teams to design and implement communication campaigns that align with companywide messaging, considering cultural nuances and ensuring consistency across business units. Regularly evaluate the effectively of communication for local audiences
• Develop and maintain clear policies, standards and guidelines for internal communications globally, fostering cohesion and alignment across the company
• Establish communication systems that facilitate ongoing feedback and dialogue, promoting a culture of openness and collaboration
• Establish and implement a comprehensive internal communications measurement framework, including key performance indicators to track reach, adaptation, and content and channel effectiveness
• Engage with leaders to seek and interpret data and trends that inform what employees need; provide effective communications solutions, addressing opportunities, globally and locally
• Continue to evolve and implement best practice frontline engagement with leaders and communication colleagues, providing broader access and connectivity to company information
• Remain current on communication trends and technologies, making recommendations for improvement in line with the company's business objectives
• Guide a Community of Practice for communications partners, connecting and collaborating with colleagues to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice exchange across Newmont (global, corporate, business unit, functional and site-specific)

Deliver Effective Change Communication:

• Collaborate closely with change management to shape and employ change communication strategies for critical global projects, emphasizing the need for change and aligning employees with the new direction.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related field
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• Min. 10+ years of combined experience in internal / corporate communications with demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategies for diverse audiences
• Experience in global, publicly held companies strongly preferred
• Experience with organizational change and business transformation communication preferred
• 3+ years of people management experience preferred

Ability to

• Build strong relationships with internal partners and leaders; comfortable influencing and providing constructive counsel to both
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering them on time and within budget, with minimal supervision
• Deliver high-quality thinking and deliverables with exceptional attention to detail, even when deadlines are tight
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive and/or material information
• Create compelling messages and campaigns that build awareness of, connection between and reinforcement of business objectives
• Continuously improve by identifying, assessing and implementing improved ways of working
• Deliver new and creative ways of thinking, writing and implementing communications
• Be flexible in a fast-paced and -changing business environment with competing priorities

Skills

• Outstanding writing and editing skills, with an eye to messaging for a range of internal channels and audiences
• Natural self-starter who demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities
• Exceptional planning and prioritization capabilities
• Proficient in role-related tools and technology, including, but not limited to: Microsoft 365, content management systems, and graphic design, video editing, measurement, file-sharing and collaboration tools
• Exceptional planning and prioritization capabilities
• Excellent people, team, business partner, vendor and project management skills
• Team-oriented, creative, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible
  
  

• Denver-based role but will consider those located in existing Newmont hub locations
• Occasional domestic or international travel may be required
• Willingness to work across geographies and different time zones when required
  
  

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you

The salary range offered for this role is USD $138,240 to 164,160. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate's salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company's performance and their own individual performance. This role also will be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may receive awards based on their level and individual performance.

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont's sole discretion.