The Vostochnaya Mining Company is looking for a PR Director.
Vostochnaya Mining Company is one of the leading companies in the mining industry, focusing on coal production. With extensive coal reserves in Sakhalin and the Magadan region, the company ensures stable production. VGC actively invests in advanced technologies and infrastructure, striving to become one of the most attractive employers in the mining sector.
The team is looking for a PR Director who can not only manage the communication function but also change the attitude towards the company in its regions of operation through real projects and systematic work with public opinion. Today, the function faces the task of increasing the level of trust in the company, building a transparent system for evaluating communication effectiveness, and making social, environmental, and public initiatives noticeable to the residents of the region. They need a self-sufficient leader who can enter an environment without ready-made algorithms, identify key problems, form a strategy, and implement it through a strong team and concrete, measurable results.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building systematic PR function operations and developing the company's communication strategy.
- Managing a team of 10 employees and developing its effectiveness.
- Forming a system for informing target audiences about the company's achievements.
- Increasing the level of trust in the company and increasing the share of positive mentions.
- Analyzing the attitude of key audiences towards the company and identifying factors of negative perception.
- Building interaction with media, public opinion leaders, and authorities.
- Working with both loyal and critically-minded media.
- Developing and implementing social, environmental, and public projects.
- Organizing initiatives in the areas of landscaping, ecology, and territorial development.
- Forming a system for evaluating the effectiveness of communication projects and PR activities.
- Independently determining the goals, metrics, and priorities for the function's development.
What is important:
- At least 3 years of experience managing a PR function.
- Successful cases of company reputation management and implementation of communication projects.
- Experience interacting with authorities, media, and public opinion leaders.
- Experience working with various audiences through different communication channels.
- Experience launching social, public, or ESG projects.
- Ability to work in conditions of high uncertainty and independently build processes.
- Readiness to take responsibility for results and work without constant supervision.
- High level of initiative and entrepreneurial approach.
- Ability to find non-standard solutions for complex reputational issues.
The company offers— to become part of a team that is changing the industry, and also:
- Scale and challenge — you will work in a company of federal significance.
- A vibrant and energetic business — with real changes, rapid results, and the opportunity to implement your own ideas.
- Location: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Mira St. 420
- Relocation package for the candidate and family members.
- Voluntary medical insurance package.
- Financial support for memorable dates and personal achievements.
- Opportunities for training, development, and acquiring new skills within the "Golden Asset" program.
- Corporate parties, festivals, joint outings, and events.
- Corporate privileges program with bonuses and discounts.
