Communications Manager

Weir ESCO
Portland, OR
Hybrid
Purpose of Role:
We are looking for a communications leader with a strong writing and creative design background who thrives on sharp, visual storytelling, stakeholder engagement and highly developed strategic planning. Supporting the global communications team, this role will lead diverse communication initiatives with a critical eye, from executive messaging to employee engagement, while prioritizing content opportunities that promote safety, recognition, commercial success, community affairs and other strategic initiatives.

Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future:
At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way:
Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong
: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic, Visual Storytelling: Craft compelling content that reflects Weir's mission, values and priorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support global and divisional teams, including HR, global sales, operations, supply chain, engineering and executive leadership, with demonstrated ability to influence and manage outcomes.
• Community and Public Relations: Be a thought partner to maximize thought leadership, media and community engagement.
• Project Leadership: Provides ownership of small and medium-scale programs, campaigns and events.
• Continuous Improvement: Creates recommendations which may be outside of current practice when required and designs programs to increase effectiveness.
• Tool Proficiency: Use and manage digital marketing and communications tools (e.g., Microsoft Office 365 applications, social media, Adobe Creative Suite, email marketing software and interactive content displays).
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations or related fields.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated reliability to balance short-term, immediate deliverables with longer-term, strategic planning with ability to react quickly to changes.
• Embraces and demonstrates self-starter capabilities, a feedback mindset and strong commitment to group success to achieve quality outcomes.
• High proficiency in digital communications tools and platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field (master's preferred).

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.