Location: Columbia,SC, USA
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 world -- together. 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...Supporting the implementation of communications plans to support Ford's Model e Go To Market communications with a focus on dealers and customers, the Dealer Communications Manager will report to the Director of Electric Vehicle Go-to-Market CommunicationsWhat you'll do...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 responsesCreates 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 communicationsNurtures 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.You'll have...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 fieldStrong 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 relationshipsEven better, you may have...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 fieldYou 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 8.For more information on salary and benefits, click here ( 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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-###-####.#LI-Remote #LI-DP1Requisition ID: 37920