Communications & Marketing Specialist

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As a member of our Government and Community Relations team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape policy and legislation that advances our core business objectives. You'll also be able to partner with community leaders to advance education, community life and driving safety. If you're looking for the opportunity to make a real impact in the world, join us.

In this position...

The Communications and Marketing Specialist is a key role within Ford Philanthropy. This individual will help support the development and execution of compelling integrated communications and marketing strategies that elevate our mission through strategic partnerships with nonprofits, strengthen these vital relationships, and amplify the impact of our programs globally. This role requires a strategic thinker, a skilled storyteller, and a proactive leader capable of managing key initiatives, overseeing day-to-day agency relationships, and providing significant communications support for senior leadership.

What you'll do...

Strategic Communications:

• Support the development and implementation of integrated communications plans and initiatives for key philanthropic and community partners, including but not limited to Ford Building Together, ensuring alignment with Ford Philanthropy's mission and strategic priorities.
• Help develop proactive communications moments and storytelling opportunities involving partners to showcase shared impact, program successes, and community transformation.
• Manage content calendars and ensure the timely execution of co-branded materials, campaigns, and announcements.

Media Relations & Earned Media:

• Compile materials to support proactive earned media strategies to secure high-impact coverage that highlights Ford Philanthropy's work, its partners, and the positive change being created.
• Draft compelling pitches, press releases, media kits, and impactful narratives that resonate with target audiences and traditional/digital media outlets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with internal Ford Philanthropy teams (e.g., program managers, employee engagement) and Ford Motor Company communications to ensure consistent messaging and integrated communications efforts.
• Contribute significantly to the overall communications strategy for Ford Philanthropy and provide leadership and mentorship within the communications team.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of progressive experience in communications, with a strong focus on public/private partnerships, social impact programming, external relations, or public affairs.
• Demonstrated success in leading the execution of strategic communications plans that achieve measurable results and drive positive social impact.
• Proven track record of securing earned media placements and managing media relationships, particularly in the non-profit or corporate social responsibility space.
• Strong understanding of budget management principles and experience managing agency relationships.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail, a strong storytelling ability, and the capacity to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and influence with diverse stakeholders, including non-profit leaders, community members, and corporate executives.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: BENEFITS

This position is a range of salary grades SG7-SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MN1