Plant Communications and Engagement Lead, Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center Position Available In Haywood, Tennessee

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? Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center, we’re not just assembling vehicles; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up.

Imagine:

you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere. At Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center, you will…

• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

The Plant Communications and Engagement Lead position at BlueOval City – Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from ground up. You’ll have… Bachelor’s degree in journalism, PR, Communications, or related field 1 year of experience in communications, media relation,s or journalism 1 year of experience in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Premiere and creativity to generate original content Prior experience managing social media accounts and an understanding of its role in business Even better, you may have… Ongoing awareness of local or regional events and media environment Knowledge and relationships in West Tennessee Prior experience in the automotive industry Prior experience in manufacturing communications Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign/Premiere and creativity to generate original content Strong writing and communication skills Top-notch organizational and multi-tasking abilities Self-starter attitude Personal 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 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 the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center facility, 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: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 . 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 1-888-336-0660. #LI-Onsite #LI-OG1 You’ll also … Function as an integral part of the plant operating committee and the communications subject matter expert for the facility Lead the development and execution of internal, community-facing and media-facing communications strategies for the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center Lead storytelling on major cost and quality wins, innovations, events and activities related to the plant Produce internal communications and events, such as town halls, round tables, skip levels and employee communication activities Write, format and distribute monthly newsletters Support the delivery of leadership messages and presentations Assist Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center subject matter experts in preparing for community speaking engagements Play a leadership role in planning and executing major events at your site Stay connected to major company and industry news Create and nurture relationships with key local journalists to inform media coverage Act as a liaison between the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center and Ford key stakeholders, working closely with Ford HR, Recruitment, Community Relations and Environmental Quality Office Continuous personal development of functional competencies and leadership agilities