Continental

tire manufacturer

CommunicationsManager

Sumter, South Carolina, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Communications Manager at Continental. Skills: Communications Strategy, Media Relations, Internal Communications, External Communications. Develop and implement communication strategy. Ensure alignment of communications”

What You'll Achieve.

Strengthen Continental’s reputation; Position the plant as an employer of choice; Position the plant as a responsible community partner; Promote employee engagement; Promote Continental’s employer brand; Keep fleets mobile; Increase fleet efficiency

Industry & Context.

tire manufacturer
Eligibility Requirements

Willingness and ability to work flexible or non‑standard shifts, Occasional exposure to a non-climate-controlled production environment

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 communication strategy

Ensure alignment of communications

Serve as official spokesperson

and disseminate communication materials

Manage internal communication channels

Develop and execute external communication initiatives

Serve as communication consultant

and execute plant communication campaigns

and implement crisis communication

Provide communication training

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

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

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