Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. Manages the OD communication strategy and activation to develop awareness and drive a positive presence for OD in the community through effective public relations and community partnerships. Working cross-functionally with both agency and internal teams, supports OD’s business objectives by publically positioning OD as an industry leader, differentiating OD’s premium service, and highlighting our unique family culture. Drives positive coverage for the community growing the reputation as a leader in both business and as a good corporate citizen in the communities we operate. Leads internal communications efforts on corporate level initiatives and multi-media assets for functional training needs. Primary Responsibilities + Lead the development of strategies, priorities, and goals for PR efforts in support of OD’s business objectives, positioning the company as a leader within the transportation industry + Assist in the management of the Communication Master Plan + Lead the media team in development of internal communication assets partnering with leadership and cross-functional team members to plan, schedule, and execute projects + Oversee the implementation of the ODTV system ensuring clear and timely communication to employees throughout the OD network + Lead and implement the corporate giving strategy and activation in conjunction with OD senior leadership to include building and fostering relationships with partners + Plan and track budgets ensuring proper allocation with leadership approved amounts, projects, and accounting periods + Lead the PR agency relationship and when necessary lead the search for a new PR agency partner + Write press releases, leadership speeches and letters + Monitor news and trade publications and stay up to date with trending topics, content opportunities, and potential communication issues + Lead media relations with various business leaders throughout the organization including but not limited to special media events, interviews, media training, thought leadership, and award submissions + Analyze effectiveness of PR campaigns on a monthly and annual basis with dashboards and reports + Develop and gain alignment to strategy brief and provide to PR agency to develop tactical plan + Evaluate OD’s community involvement efforts to determine impact, opportunities, and recommend future changes Job Qualifications Education: + Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications or equivalent education and experience Experience: + 6+ years of PR, internal and external communications experience + Project management skills working on multiple tasks simultaneously within timelines and budgets + Copywriting and editing experience for a variety of platforms. + Familiarity with media monitoring tools, clipping services, and dashboards + Strong decision making skills + Strong interpersonal and presentation skills + Strong verbal and writing skills + Working with virtual teams composed of internal and external members + Developing relevant and compelling content for a variety of channels + Proficient with Microsoft Office + Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations + Working knowledge of the transportation industry Working Days: Shift and hours to be determined. Working Shift: Shift and hours to be determined. Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting. Join the OD Family Today!As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive: + Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage + Vision & Dental + Short Term & Long Term Disability + Flex Spending Accounts + 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity + Life Insurance + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians + Training and growth opportunities to build a career + We prioritize our OD family of employees + Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy + National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s). If you have questions regarding this posting or require assistance with the application process, please click here (https://www.odfl.com/us/en/contact.html) for contact information. Welcome to Old Dominion. If you are looking for a new career with the best LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier in the industry you’ve come to the right place. Many companies tout their family atmosphere, but at OD it truly is a reality. We’ve grown from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 started by Earl and Lillian Congdon to a company of over 23,000 employees. At OD we strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.