Internal Communication Specialist

About the Company

WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities located in Green River, Wyoming. We strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.

About the Role

The Internal Communications Specialist will play a key role in delivering engaging, culturally sensitive communications across the WE Soda US team. Working within a small, cross-functional communications team, this role supports the development and execution of internal communications strategies that foster a shared sense of purpose and direction across all employees and locations.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Employee Engagement
  • Support the development of culturally sensitive and unifying internal communications strategies for WE Soda US.
  • Advise on communications approaches that deepen engagement across professional and operational employees in Wyoming, with a strong understanding of field employees' needs.
  • Liaise with internal departments and management to gather updates and announcements, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
  • Spotlight new employees and tailor communications across US sites to support these processes.
• Content Creation & Storytelling
  • Create and edit engaging content, including announcements, newsletters, and presentations, that reflects the company's voice and values.
  • Apply strong storytelling skills to bring company updates, milestones, and people stories to life in a compelling and accessible way.
  • Collaborate with site contacts to gather operational and people-related updates for global and local communications.
  • Support management in delivering clear, empathetic, and culturally sensitive messages to a diverse employee base.
• Social Media & Digital Communications
  • Co-manage US social media channels, creating content that drives both internal and external engagement, including branding for recruitment and community advertisements.
  • Monitor and respond to social media activity in alignment with company policy.
  • Develop and manage internal communication channels (e.g., intranet, apps, newsletters, video) to deliver consistent and engaging content.
  • Demonstrate strong digital literacy, including familiarity with intranet platforms and social media management tools.
  • Use design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe suite or equivalent) to produce visually engaging communication materials.
• Media, Events & Sponsorship
  • Support the leadership team with media and press relations activities, ensuring alignment with company messaging and brand guidelines, in partnership with the Governmental Affairs department.
  • Coordinate and deliver communications events with leadership, including town halls and other employee engagement sessions.
  • Manage event and sponsorship communications, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are briefed and engaged.
  • Lead the planning and communication of employee events, including Service Award Banquets and Holiday parties.
• Video Production
  • Work with relevant agencies to create video content for internal and external use, including management messages, operational highlights, and event coverage.

Requirements

• Experience & Education
  • 5–10+ years' experience in a communications role, delivering content across a range of channels.
  • Specific internal or corporate communications experience strongly preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in languages, journalism, or communications preferred.
  • A background in the mining, industrials, or energy/resources sectors is beneficial.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English with a strong storytelling ability.
  • Proficient in using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).
  • Digitally literate, with hands-on experience in social media management, intranet platforms, and digital communication tools.
  • Articulate, persuasive, and confident in engaging with senior stakeholders.
  • Sharp eye for detail and a commitment to producing accurate, polished written material.
  • Strategic thinker with experience in long-term planning and execution of communication and branding strategies.
  • Culturally aware and sensitive, with the ability to build relationships across senior and junior team members in multiple locations.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Personal Attributes
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-growth environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Reliable, collaborative, and proactive with a commitment to building trust across teams.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Pre-paid Legal; company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met (benefits begin on the first day of employment).
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay.
• Tuition reimbursement programs for qualifying employees and approved programs.
• Paid time off based on years of service, with potential credit given for previous work experience.
• Company-paid transportation for Wyoming-based employees to plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible work schedule (availability varies by location and position).
• Relocation assistance may be available based on position.