You will be responsible for evolving the automaker’s brand and product focused storytelling, to allow its stories to thrive in a transformed information landscape, with the goal of reaching and engaging audiences – spanning external and internal audiences.
You will be instrumental in defining the internal and external stories and tone of voice for client projects and assignments across a variety of communication strategies and channels.
You also must be comfortable editing at any point in the writing process – developmental, structural and line editing, and proofreading.
Lead, integrate and collaborate across a matrixed organization to tell stories that change perceptions:
Be part of and aligned with the company’s editorial leadership and strategy; you'll participate in development of story angles for multiple channels.
Flex editorial leadership muscle; keeping an understanding of all news and programs coming the automaker’s brand comms team; and help architect storytelling upstream.
Attend all editorial and bi-monthly brand meetings with brand comms leaders
Offer a deep understanding of what makes a story a story; storymining is critical for the role:

7-9 years of writing/editing experience (public relations, internal communications, social media, etc. journalism experience preferred)
Must be self-motivated, hard-working, well organized, and resilient to ever-changing timelines, requests, and deliverables
Must have a portfolio (share anything that conveys the way you think or approach assignments, even if it was never produced)

Managing Editor (Automotive)