Marshall, MI, 49068, USA
1 day ago
Plant Communications and Engagement Lead, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
If you’re ready to change the way the world moves, join us at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, a new state-of-the-art facility in Marshall, Michigan. You’ll be a key part of the launch team that will help bring the electrification revolution to driveways, job sites, and highways everywhere. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will produce the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power the next-generation Ford EV passenger vehicles and trucks under development. This new wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company will create more than 1,700 jobs when production begins in 2026. This role will start remote and then will be working hybrid out of Marshall with expectation to be on-site at Marshall once building construction and timing is established (relocation package available). + 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 BlueOval Battery Michigan + 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 BlueOval Battery Park Michigan subject matter experts in preparing for community speaking engagements + Play a leadership role in planning and executing major events at your site like Family Open Houses, #WeAreFord Days, press conferences, executive visits and more + 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 BlueOval Battery Michigan 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 You'll have... + Bachelor’s degree in journalism, PR, Communications or related field + 1 year experience in communications, media relations or journalism + 1 year 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... + Prior experience in the automotive industry + Prior experience manufacturing communications experience 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 Ford Motor Company, 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. This position is a salary grade 7. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD 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-NS3 **Requisition ID** : 41172
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