Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan or Mountain View, CA, three times per week, at minimum.
GM Global Communications Team
The Communications team at General Motors focuses on impact and driving transformation through storytelling. It is home to the company’s Employee Engagement, Vehicle Brand, Corporate, Tech & Innovation, and International Communications teams. We are broad thinkers, team first, and subject matter experts in our field. We have a relentless focus on our mission and our customers. We collaborate across the business, lead with insights, and always ask how we can use communications to add value to the enterprise.
The senior director will be working on GM’s global technology and innovation communications that includes software, services, electrification and battery communications. The person will serve as a key partner in shaping internal communications strategy for C-Suite leaders and support the team to develop and implement strategies and programs that drive forward functional and enterprise-level business objectives. The person will also be ready to dive into special communications projects and campaigns spanning internal, external or business operations.
This person will have a deep understanding of both internal and external communications landscapes and be able to drive change management and 360-degree comms campaigns that span both. They’ll be a strong stakeholder manager and consultant, able to give strategic counsel to our most senior leaders to elevate their brands, while being results-led and ensuring we deliver maximum impact for the business. This leader will additionally support special projects across the business, ensuring campaigns, processes and tools are launched effectively and run smoothly. This position is a unique opportunity for hands-on experience working with GM’s top leadership and driving impact across the comms and business teams, demonstrating the value comms can bring across the organization.
The person has experience collaborating effectively with stakeholders of all levels and can leverage strategic communications to align and inspire employees across the business. They understand the importance of bringing rigor as well as joy to the workplace. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, a team-first mentality, and a hands-on, ‘no task is too big or too small’ approach.
Responsibilities
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Develop and execute comprehensive internal communications strategies aligned with GM’s goals and objectives
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Partner closely with communications leaders and executives to understand their priorities and craft impactful messages that resonate with target audiences
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Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders
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Act as a trusted advisor to executives on communications matters
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Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
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Draft speeches, presentations, taking points, social posts and other written materials for executive use
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Partner with external communications leads to create internal storytelling opportunities Contribute to the production of high-quality content for internal and external comms channels, including social media and company website
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Support Comms Strategy & Operations, including the development, launch and maintenance of new programs and tools that support the entire Comms team
