Job Description

Why You Should Apply for This Internship

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future.

Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August. Apply Today! 

This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

Where You Will Work    

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in accounting and finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, engineering, and more. Our hybrid internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person regularly at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or our site locations. Interns participating in our hybrid internship program will be expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance – 50 miles one-way – of the company’s corporate offices to ensure availability when meeting attendance/collaboration is needed. Interns living more than 50 miles away would be required to relocate and would be eligible for travel and housing assistance. 

What You Will Do

Under close supervision, works alongside the Communications team in the development and creation of content for the company’s social media platforms. This work includes, but is not limited to:

• Conduct market research to identify trends and competitive insights.
• Support the creation of marketing materials as needed.
• Analyze marketing data and generate reports to measure campaign effectiveness.
• Plan, create and implement the company’s social media strategies across various platforms.
• Edit and write social content that aligns with the company’s priorities and values.
• Create visual graphics to support the company’s social media messaging.
• Capture and edit photos and video footage from company events, including interviews and b-roll.
• Maintain a consistent visual identity across all social media channels.
• Assist in storyboarding, scripting and production of video content tailored for social media.
• Use data to identify insights and social media trends.
• Assist in the creation and scheduling of social media content across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Collaborate with various departments to identify social media content.
• Monitor comments and messages on social media, responding or escalating when appropriate.
• Monitor and analyze competitor social media channels.
• Monitor and report daily on owned channel activity.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, public relations, mass communications, marketing, graphic design, film and media, or related field; OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in journalism, public relations, mass communication, marketing, graphic design, film and media, or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong understanding of the social media space, the social communities, conversations and trends.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with content creation tools such as Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar.

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $20.50 - $25.00/ hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
• Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
• Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What We Require:

• Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com. 

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