Director of Government Affairs and Communications

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.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role:

As the Director of Government Affairs and Communications, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance Alcoa’s relationships with government stakeholders, industry associations, and media, ensuring alignment with the company’s business objectives and sustainability goals. The position will also oversee corporate communications, public affairs, and reputation management, fostering a positive public perception of Alcoa in Brazil.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Government Relations Strategies: Create and implement strategies to support Alcoa’s business objectives in Brazil.
• Engage with Government Entities: Advocate for beneficial policies by interacting with federal, state, and local governments, regulatory agencies, and industry associations.
• Monitor Legislative Developments: Track and assess legislative and regulatory changes, advising leadership on strategic responses.
• Corporate Communications Leadership: Lead Alcoa Brazil’s corporate communications, ensuring alignment with global messaging and managing media relations and corporate reputation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop communication strategies to engage internal and external stakeholders, including employees, communities, and the media.
• Sustainability Advocacy: Align public affairs strategies with Alcoa’s sustainability commitments, supporting ESG initiatives and responsible mining practices.
• Community Engagement: Foster relationships with NGOs and community organizations, leading corporate social responsibility programs in Brazil.

What You Can Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Law, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field;
• Experience in government relations, public affairs, corporate communications, or related roles, preferably within a multinational or industrial sector;
• Strong understanding of Brazil’s political, regulatory, and economic landscape, with experience navigating government and legislative processes;
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications and public affairs initiatives;
• Experience in crisis management, media relations, and corporate reputation management;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English;
• Availability to live in São Paulo, São Paulo.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits packages;
• Performance related bonus (variable);
• Recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work;
• Recognized by Guia Exame de Diversidade as one of the companies with the best practices related to inclusion, equity, gender, ethnicity, race, People with Disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people.

Applications Close: March 17th

About the Location:

At Alcoa, we are committed to generating value in our relationships with all stakeholders in our business, communities and environment. We build inclusive and secure environments so that our people can live and express themselves as they please. With the aim of attracting and retaining diverse talent, the company maintains the inclusion groups that promote internal and external activities to value human diversity and plurality as a way of enriching one's own values.

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.

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.