Tenneco · 1 day ago
Corporate Communications Lead, Social Media & External Communications
US Northville MI (3057)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expTenneco is a company committed to setting industry standards and excelling in the transportation sector. They are seeking a Communications Lead focused on Social Media and External Communications to align communications with business priorities and drive impactful messaging.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Own and execute Tenneco’s global social media and external communications, tightly aligned to business priorities and leadership direction
Work closely with the Corporate Communications team to deliver communications that support real business needs and outcomes
Translate The Tenneco Way into our external voice, ensuring how we communicate reflects how we operate—focused, disciplined, and execution-driven
Operate in a high-visibility, high-trust role, supporting communications tied to senior leadership, enterprise initiatives, and critical moments
Roll up sleeves to develop and deliver content—including written posts, visual assets, and short-form video—often at pace and with limited lead time
Support PR and media relations efforts, including message development, press materials, and coordination on media-facing moments as needed
Partner on external website development, managing the end-to-end process for press releases and other content, including drafting, internal review, approvals, and publication
Drive integrated communication plans around major announcements, campaigns, and milestones
Partner closely with Communications, HR, Legal, Finance, and regional teams to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely execution
Manage multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment, balancing urgency with quality and sound judgment
Bring forward ideas, challenge the status quo, and help raise the bar for how Communications delivers across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field
7+ years of experience in corporate communications or social media leadership, supporting enterprise priorities within a global, matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and regions to deliver clear, compelling communications that support business execution
Experience developing and delivering integrated external communication plans and campaigns, aligned with internal communications and executed in close partnership with the broader team
Proven track record supporting organizational change and leadership priorities through disciplined, well-executed communications
Experience analyzing communication effectiveness and using insights to continuously improve content, channels, and impact
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, high-visibility environments, building trust and alignment with key stakeholders
Experience supporting or leading high-visibility events and leadership moments, including town halls and leadership meetings
Strong editorial judgment, with the ability to tailor tone and content by platform and audience, and an understanding of how earned media and social channels work together
Hands-on PR and media relations experience, including shaping message discipline and coordinating media-facing moments
Strong understanding of social platform dynamics, including algorithms, engagement signals, formats, and trends
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and impactful messages aligned to culture, purpose, and business priorities
Strong execution mindset, owning work from concept through delivery with speed and discipline
Deep passion for dynamic corporate communications and social media, with strong instincts for brand voice, tone, and relevance across platforms
Comfortable succeeding in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, working with autonomy while staying aligned
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Resourceful problem-solver with attention to detail and a bias toward action
Experience collaborating with graphic design and video teams, with comfort using tools such as Canva or similar platforms to support multimedia storytelling
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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