Mesabi Metallics · 17 hours ago
Manager - Public Relations
Paducah, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
12+ years expMesabi Metallics is advancing sustainable mining practices and driving innovation in the iron ore industry. The Manager of Public Relations will lead all public communication, community engagement, and stakeholder outreach initiatives to support project development and operations, while protecting and enhancing the organization’s reputation.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturingMining
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive public relations and community engagement strategies to support Integrated Steel Plant and DRI project development, approvals, and operations
Act as the primary interface with local communities, municipal and state authorities, regulators, civic leaders, and other external stakeholders at project and plant locations
Lead media relations activities, including press releases, media briefings, interviews, site visits, and crisis communication, ensuring consistent and accurate messaging
Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Environment, and Operations teams to provide strategic communication support during feasibility, permitting, construction, and operational phases
Manage stakeholder communication related to environmental compliance, sustainability, safety, social impact, and economic benefits of steel and DRI operations
Plan and execute public consultations, town halls, public hearings, and stakeholder meetings required for regulatory approvals and social license to operate
Track public perception, media coverage, and stakeholder feedback; proactively address risks and recommend corrective communication strategies
Coordinate with legal, environmental, and technical teams to ensure regulatory compliance, transparency, and alignment of external communications
Represent the organization at public forums, regulatory hearings, industry conferences, and community events
Prepare internal briefings, reports, and dashboards to keep senior leadership informed of external stakeholder sentiment and reputational risks
Qualification
Required
Candidates with 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, or External Affairs
Proven experience managing PR and stakeholder engagement for large industrial, Steel, DRI, mining of manufacturing projects
Ability to design and execute long-term PR, media, and stakeholder communication strategies aligned with large-scale project milestones
Strong experience in public consultations, town halls, public hearings, and engagement with local communities, regulators, and elected officials
Familiarity with digital platforms, social listening tools, and online reputation management
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and decision-making ability
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or equivalent field
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA, Public Administration, Communications, or related field) preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with an HSA option
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 6% company match
Lincoln STD, LTD, & Life Insurance: Coverage provided by Mesabi Metallics
Paid Time Off (PTO): 0-5 Years: 120 hours per year. 5-10 Years: 160 hours per year. 10+ Years: 200 hours per year. Plus 9 paid holidays
Company
Mesabi Metallics
Mesabi Metallics, an Essar Group company, is constructing a state-of-the-art 7-million metric ton Direct-Reduction (DR) grade iron ore pellet and mine with resources of 1.3 billion tons on over 16,000 acres in Nashwauk, Minnesota.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase