Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago

Model e GTM Communications Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Supports storytelling of Ford’s Go To Market activities – including major news and responding to media Go To Market and dealer-related inquiries.

Leads communications integration with the dealer teams and dealer network.

Executes the communications launch strategy for specific electric vehicle dealer programs.

Takes the lead on dealer issues management, including media inquiry responses

Creates alignment on news-making and storytelling timing and content reviews with all key partners – especially with the dealer team and network.

Support senior leaders with briefing materials for internal and external communications

Nurtures relationships and drive alignment within the global Communications team involving electric vehicle dealer matters with teams tied to Ford Blue, Lincoln, Model e and Ford Pro business units, Manufacturing, Labor, Legal and Government Affairs.

Interacts with members of Ford and agency support teams on various projects.

Partner with key stakeholders including Dealer Relations, Marketing, Investor Relations, Employee Communications on telling our electric vehicle dealer network story for all audiences – including employees, dealers, media and financial analysts.

Qualification

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Media relationsChange managementCommunications experiencePresentation developmentProject managementRelationship buildingProfessionalism with journalistsCross-functional collaboration

Required

5+ years of communications and business experience in a complex organization, with a focus on media relations and change management or introducing a new product feature or concept.

Bachelor's Degree in communications or similar field

Strong project manager. Applies discipline and rigor around planning and execution.

Skilled in media relations; knows how to craft and place stories; responsive, professional and courteous to journalists, even when managing issues.

Demonstrates the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced and cross-functional setting working with colleagues across business units and geographies.

Proactive, reliable, responsible, and accurate with attention to detail.

Skilled writer and editor (including speeches), and presentation developer, with ability to understand technical information.

Can make decisions independently and organizationally savvy to successfully grow complex relationships

Preferred

8+ years of communications and business experience in a complex organization, with a focus on media relations and change management or introducing a new product feature or concept.

Master's Degree in communications or similar field