What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Internal Communication Specialist Job at Ford in Dearborn position at Ford?
Job Description
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better worldtogether. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
With a career on the Ford Communications team, you can bring the message of our exciting innovations to the world! You'll help build and protect our global reputation, build stakeholder trust, and further our mission of becoming the world's most trusted mobility company. You'll be part of a dedicated organization delivering best-in-class, high-impact communications programs that support our innovations, industry leadership and commitment to social responsibility.
In this position...
As Ford's manufacturing internal communications specialist, you will lead hourly employee communications and engagements that deliver on Manufacturing objectives. This includes pioneering new employee communication channels and playing a leadership role in planning and executing major events across the Americas, like Family Open Houses, #WeAreFord Days, executive visits and more. You will also lead executive communications for Ford's vice president, Americas Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
As part of the Manufacturing communications team, partner with Manufacturing leaders to understand their business objectives and craft communications strategies to help achieve them
Lead hourly employee communications and engagements
Pioneer new in-person and digital employee communication channels
Study hourly employee sentiment and help translate insights into action - for example, designing best-in-class recognition programs
Play a leadership role in planning and executing major events across the Americas, like Family Open Houses, #WeAreFord Days, executive visits and more
Lead internal and external executive communications for Ford's vice president, Americas Manufacturing, creating monthly columns, frequent videos and engaging social media posts
Work in lockstep with the Employee Communications team and other key communications stakeholders to tailor key messages to the Manufacturing hourly team
Continuous personal development of functional competencies and Ford OS Behaviors
Stay connected to major company and industry news
Contribute to broader Communications projects as needed
Qualifications
You'll have...
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, PR or related field of study
Experience in communications, media relations or journalism
Demonstrated strength in writing and communication
Business acumen and strategic thinking skills
Creativity to generate original content
Top-notch organizational and multi-tasking abilities
Self-starter attitude
Experience with social media and an understanding of its role in business
Professional and interpersonal maturity with a proven track record of successful relationship-building
Even better, you may have...
Passion for the automotive industry
Prior manufacturing or internal communications experience
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like : will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including :
- 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.
This position is a salary grade 7.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.
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