Communications Specialist

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

$86K/yr – $110K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Coordinate multi‑channel content, events, and media support across a global communications function to ensure messaging is clear, brand-aligned, and business-driven.

  • Content and Channel Management: Oversee development and distribution of written, visual, audio, and video content for internal and external audiences across newsletters, intranet, and social.
  • Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, IT, Finance, HR, Legal, Sales, Strategy, and Customer Service to maintain consistent messaging and effective execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Creation and Channel Management (60%): Develops, produces, and manages content across multiple channels to ensure clear, consistent, and engaging messaging aligned with company goals and values.
  • Responsibilities include creating or overseeing the development of written, visual, audio, and video content for internal and external audiences like newsletter, intranet, social media etc.
  • Partners closely with internal stakeholders to align communication strategies with business priorities.
  • Works collaboratively with Marketing, IT, Finance & Controlling, Human Resources, Legal, Sales, Strategy, and Customer Service teams to ensure messaging consistency and effective execution across the organization.
  • Event Coordination and Collaboration (20%): Plans, coordinates, and supports internal and external events in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners including event messaging, scripts, run‑of‑show, and presentations etc.
  • Media Relations Support (10%): Assists with media relations activities by managing media inquiries, coordinating interviews, supporting press materials, and helping ensure accurate and positive representation of the company in external media.
  • Vendor and Agency Management (10%): Oversees relationships with external vendors and agencies, including graphic designers, videographers/producers, photographers, event coordinators, marketing material providers, and printers. Ensures quality, brand alignment, deadline adherence, and cost‑effective delivery of all externally produced materials.
  • Collaborating with International Teams: Works closely with international teams across multiple regions, including headquarters in Germany, to coordinate communications activities, share best practices, and support consistent execution.
  • Support for Communication Initiatives: Initiates and contributes to internal and external communications initiatives, ensuring content is tailored to regional audiences while aligned with the overall communications strategy.
  • Feedback and Reporting: Gathers feedback and insights from regional team and provides regular updates to support continuous improvement of communications strategies and initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field or in a related field
  • Strong business acumen, interpersonal, leadership and negotiations skills that support the ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, creative, and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills.
  • Strong written, verbal and digital communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for communication, including LinkedIn, Staffbase and analytic tools.
  • Exceptional ability to write and communicate clearly and concisely translating complex topics into compelling, digestible stories.

Preferred

  • Experience in financial services, captive finance, banking, or leasing organizations
  • Proven experience supporting senior executives (e.g., leadership messaging, town halls, strategic announcements)
  • Experience working in a global organization, collaborating across regions and functions
  • Familiarity with internal communications platforms and analytics (e.g., Staffbase)
  • Ability to translate financial or technical concepts into clear, engaging content

Benefits

  • annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
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Daimler Truck North America

Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers.

Founded in 1942
Portland, Oregon, USA
6.4K employees (257 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$86K/yr – $110K/yr

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Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most earn $70K to $138K. Based on 5,742 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Communications Specialist

Daimler Truck North America · Charlotte, NC · Hybrid