Santos' focus in Alaska is advancement of our Pikka Phase 1 project, which includes a single drill site, an oil processing facility, and other infrastructure to support production of 80,000 barrels of oil per day.

Pikka has been identified as being among the top quartile of oil and gas development projects for greenhouse gas emissions performance. Pikka is poised to play an important role in the energy transition and is aligned with our company goal of managing climate change risk. Santos and its partner Repsol has committed the funding for Pikka Phase 1 and is on track to deliver first oil by 2026.

The Pikka Unit is one of the largest conventional oil discoveries made in the United States in the last 30 years, and the Pikka Phase 1 Project is the most significant development on Alaska's North Slope in more than 20 years.

The permitted Pikka development project includes two additional drill sites. The Alaska assets also include discoveries made from both the Mitquq and Stirrup exploration wells drilled in 2020. These opportunities combine to offer a clear path to long-term growth in Alaska.

Under the direct supervision of the SVP of External Affairs, the Senior Communications Manager is responsible for public relations, content development, media monitoring and advice, social media and/or advertising efforts, and internal communications.

Qualifications

Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership.

Minimum 10+ years experience in a senior communications role either in-house or with an agency.

Demonstrated knowledge of the ICS response; Preferred certification through at least ICS 300 level.

Extensive successful writing and editing experience (internal and external) with a variety of communications media.

Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.

Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.

Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a comprehensive strategic communications, media relations and external affairs program to advance an organization's mission and goals.

Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be used.

Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications / External Affairs

Develop and execute a comprehensive and integrated communications plan to broaden awareness of our work across key stakeholder audiences and to advance Santos brand identity in Alaska.

Lead internal communications strategy development and implementation in alignment with the Alaska BU priorities and in partnership with the Alaska leadership team including facilitating BU-wide events such as town hall meetings and lunch and learns.

Serve as trusted communications advisor providing counsel to senior leaders including assisting in preparation for public appearances, media interactions and internal engagements.

Collaborate with the Alaska leadership team to support specific campaigns and ensure communications align with business goals, branding expectations and timeframes.

Ensure the Santos brand is always used within brand guidelines and appropriately reflects the values of Santos including reviewing and approving the purchase of branded swag-type items.

Work closely with the community affairs and government affairs teams to develop consistent messaging and appropriate external communication vehicles.

Support and at times lead VIP trips to Alaska and the Pikka project as needed.

Identify and assess effectiveness of existing communications vehicles.

Content Development/Management - Create, produce and manage content to ensure key stakeholders are effectively informed. Prepare talking points, speeches, presentations, and other supporting material as needed. Lead concept development, writing and editing of internal and external materials such a yammer posts, website content, advertisements, videos, press releases, town hall slides, speeches, etc,

Oversee and manage photography and videography library working closely with third party vendors.

Media Relations - Build and maintain relationships with key Alaska media outlets and reporters, responding to inquiries in coordination with the SVP External Affairs and corporate headquarters.

Monitor and track media activity providing regular and detailed updates to Alaska leadership,

Act as spokesperson for the Alaska BU with the approval of the SVP External Affairs.

Crisis Management - Serve as PIO in the Incident Command System (ICS) and manage crisis communications in coordination with the SVP of External Affairs.

Direct Reports

Set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance review for Communications Specialist.

Skills/Technical Competencies

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Excellent portfolio with proven record of successful project management examples
Professional knowledge of copywriting, proofreading and editing
Outstanding organizational, planning and time management skills
Knowledge and understanding of the diverse cultures and communities in Alaska
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Work, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook. Other graphic design software a plus, such as Canva.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

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