Communications & Community Relations Advisor

Job Summary

The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. We are the largest crude oil producer in Alaska and have major ownership interests in the Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Western North Slope asset areas. Additionally, we are one of Alaska’s largest owners of state, federal and fee exploration leases, with approximately one million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2025.

Alaska operations contributed 12 percent of our consolidated liquids production and one percent of our consolidated natural gas production. In 2025, net crude oil production for Alaska averaged 199 MBOED.

Position Overview

If selected as the Advisor, Communications & Community Relations, you will provide strategic communications counsel to business unit leaders and project teams, manage complex communications issues, and develop internal and external communication strategies. You will also support various external communications, translate complex information into creative and effective communication concepts, and build and maintain positive relationships with functional authorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications counsel to business unit leaders and project teams
• Manage complex communications issues to produce timely and measurable results
• Develop news releases and key messages in anticipation of operational milestones and events
• Drive internal communications strategies and plans that engage employees and promote understanding of the company’s strategy and values
• Manage the AK Business unit’s internal communications channels
• Develop content for the company’s internal and external websites
• Support content development and logistics for leadership town halls and other employee communications events
• Act as a member of the business unit’s crisis response team
• Translate complex information into creative and effective communication concepts
• Build and maintain positive relationships and links with functional authorities
• Provide support for various external communications including speech writing, presentation development and other outreach efforts
• Help develop communication tools including videos, PowerPoint presentations, print, television and radio advertising, brochures, and other print and digital collateral as needed to support delivery of Alaska BU objectives
• Participate on the Incident Management Team (IMT) as required and attend IMT Trainings and annual exercises

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, related field or foreign equivalent
• 5 or more years of communications experience
• Advanced writing skills to include editing and knowledge of AP style
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Experience in the oil and gas industry
• Proven ability to influence others through communications
• Self-starter, able to work autonomously
• Proven project management skills
• Experience working directly with senior leaders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs
• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans
• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources
• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools
• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups