Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of multifaceted communications strategies for the Chicago Assembly Plant
• Operate as the onsite representative of the Ford communications team at your plant
• Act as a liaison between plant, union and corporate leadership and be the first line of communication to employees
• Report on and write articles about major cost and quality wins, innovations, events, and activities taking place at local plant for company-wide distribution
• Write, format and distribute internal monthly newsletters
• Write and/or film leadership messages and presentations to address employees with company and location-specific information as needed
• Manage the local social media group(s) and digital presence, and help employees to engage across various channels
• Continuous personal development of functional competencies and leadership agilities
• Create and nurture relationships with key local media, and serve as a liaison between those contacts and the communications team as needed
• Help to deepen Ford’s connection with your local community by fostering relationships with local stakeholders, such as dealers, arts organizations and small businesses
• Play a leadership role in planning and executing major events at your site like bi-annual Family Open Houses, Spirit Days, press conferences, executive visits and more
• Stay connected to major company and industry news
• Serve on communications agile teams as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, PR, Communications or related field
• 1-2 Years of experience in communications, media relations or journalism
• Experience in community relations, media relations and stakeholder advocacy
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Premiere and creativity to generate original content
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Top-notch organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Self-starter attitude
• Personal experience with social media and an understanding of its role in business
• Ongoing awareness of local or regional events and media environment
• Professional and interpersonal maturity with a proven track record of successful relationship building

Nice To Have

• Passion for the automotive industry
• Manufacturing communications experience

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time