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 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.

• 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 responses
• Creates 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 communications
• Nurtures 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.

• 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 field
• Strong 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 relationships

• 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 field

• 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.