Continental
tire manufacturer
CommunicationsManager
“Communications Manager at Continental. Skills: internal and external communications, media relations, employer branding, crisis communication. Develop and implement a comprehensive plant communication strategy to strengthen Continental’s reputation and position the plant as an employer of choice and responsible community partner. Ensure alignment of all internal and external communications with corporate, divisional, and local business objectives through close coordination with Location Communic”
Industry & Context.
Willingness and ability to work flexible or non‑standard shifts is required, Legal authorization to work in the U. S. is required., Required safety wear may include standard plant PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and other equipment as applicable during plant presence, Occasional exposure to a non-climate-controlled production environment, including temperature variations, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and elevated noise levels, Standard daytime flexibility may be required to support events, crisis situations, or business needs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, 5 years of relevant experience in internal and external communications, media relations, employer branding, and crisis communication, Providing a professional portfolio of relevant work is a required component of the application and interview process, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences, Experience advising senior leadership and serving as a trusted communicator for both leadership teams and shop‑floor employees, Willingness and ability to work flexible or non‑standard shifts is required, Legal authorization to work in the U. S. is required.
Nice to Have
7 years of relevant experience, Experience in a plant‑based, manufacturing, or industrial environment
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement a comprehensive plant communication strategy to strengthen Continental’s reputation and position the plant as an employer of choice and responsible community partner
Ensure alignment of all internal and external communications with corporate
and local business objectives through close coordination with Location Communications Tire Division and central teams
Serve as the official spokesperson for the Sumter plant and establish relationships with local media
and community stakeholders
and disseminate all plant-related communication materials
including press releases
internal communications
and visual displays in compliance with corporate guidelines
Manage and continuously improve internal communication channels (newsletters
internal letters) to promote employee engagement and Continental’s employer brand
Develop and execute external communication initiatives and coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities at the plant level
Serve as a communication consultant to plant leadership on labor relations
project communication
and organizational change initiatives
and execute plant communication campaigns
including press conferences and community events
and implement a crisis communication ensure crisis communication training for relevant act as designated speaker in crisis situations
Actively participate in central communications initiatives and cross-functional projects
and provide communication training to plant management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ensure alignment of all internal and external communications with corporate, divisional, and local business objectives through close coordination with Location Communications Tire Division and central teams; Actively participate in central communications initiatives and cross-functional projects
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences; Serve as the official spokesperson; communication consultant
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