Intern - Communications

based in London, UK

2024 Internship

Get real work experience at one of the largest mining and metal companies in the world
Work with new technology and innovation
Work in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change

Our Internship Program is an opportunity for you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you to be part of our team to help take us forward by solving the emerging challenges of our time. At Rio Tinto, we believe the best ideas come from bringing people together with different perspectives to work toward a common goal - to create a better tomorrow.

About the role

We are offering a 6-month internship based out of our headquarter office in London, UK. The Communications Intern role is ideal for someone wanting to gain experience in a corporate communications environment.

This role sits within the Communication organization, and you will work alongside a team of go-getters who will help aid your growth and development in your career.

We are collaborative team, and you will be working in a supportive and creative environment, with the opportunity to experience how a high performing communications team supports a business-like Rio Tinto.

Reporting to the Principal Advisor, social media and working within the Communication organizations, you will

Draft various types of communications
Contribute communications data gathering and tracking
Process communications data sets
Develop simple communications plans
Prepare submissions for Rio Tinto wide communications channels
Update Element (intranet) pages
Provide event co-ordination and support (e.g. town halls, employee celebrations)
Prepare communications reports in Monday.com and other reporting tools
Assist with organising translations
Miscellaneous communications administrative support

What you’ll bring

Studying or graduating soon from a bachelor’s degree in communications or a related discipline/field such as journalism, public relations or marketing.
Ability to multitask and coordinate competing tasks
Confident in the use of communications-related software and tools (e.g. Experience of Canva, Monday.com is an advantage but not essential)
Clear communicator with exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
High level of accuracy and precise attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member
Able to build a strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders
An understanding of or interest in the mining industry

What’s on offer

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A competitive salary
A relocation stipend and assistance for eligible candidates
Ambitious, exciting, and rewarding experience
Opportunity to build relationships with the Rio Tinto team and community
A great chance to prepare yourself for longer term opportunities at Rio Tinto

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as Indigenous people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Next steps…

There’s no better time to lead this change than the leaders of the future and that starts with a graduate or internship role at Rio Tinto. Apply today.

Please note, in order to be considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings as there is enough applicants, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date. Applications received will be assessed over the following weeks.

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