Software Communications, Integrated Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

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?

With a career on the Ford Communications team, you can bring the message of our exciting innovations to the world! You'll help build and protect our global reputation, build stakeholder trust, and further our mission of becoming the world's most trusted mobility company. You'll be part of a dedicated organization delivering best-in-class, high-impact communications programs that support our innovations, industry leadership and commitment to social responsibility.

In this position...

Integrated Services creates and markets new customer experiences by integrating hardware, software and services across Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro. These products and services will allow Ford's retail and commercial customers to customize their vehicle like never before, with OTA-driven experiences that grow better over time. Ford is developing leadership at the forefront of connected, digital platforms that will revolutionize every aspect of how vehicles function, the way people interact with them, and the value those vehicles provide. Integrated Services businesses include Ford Secure, which encompasses vehicle security and "peace of mind" products.

Reporting to the Communications Director for Integrated Services, this role will function as the glue between the communications, marketing, and security business functions on Ford's Integrated Services team. As part of a tight team, you'll have a hand in every key Integrated Services moment including,

• The opportunity to co-develop a comms strategy with the Ford Secure team.
• Identifying and creating engaging, impactful stories around vehicle security.
• Working closely with the security team, one of the most driven, fun groups of people at Ford.
• Participating in high-impact, fast-turnaround event response work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you'll do...

• Working cross-functionally to build the business and product story of vehicle security. You'll have marketing, visual design and content support and collaboration.
• Develop the leadership identity for the General Manager of the Security team, supporting his public-facing work and helping to establish his role as the face of security at Ford.
• Work real time with the Security team to handle comms around vehicle theft events, vehicle recovery stories, and interactions between Ford and law enforcement.
• Support the development of communications at the intersection of privacy, data utilization, and security products.
• Support the launch of new products
• Support Integrated Services internal communications

QUALIFICATIONS

You'll have...

• 5+ years of effective communications and business experience in a complex organization, with a focus on writing and media relations in a corporate or agency environment.
• Experience (or interest in) executive communications development
• A head for process and the creativity to break it when you need to.
• The ability to work and make decisions independently and as part of a team
• A cool head when working on high-stakes projects with many contributors
• Confidence in the different skillsets and working styles needed for internal and external communications.
• An interest in technology, design, and the future.

Even better, you may have...

• 8 years of effective communications and business experience in a complex organization, with a focus on writing and media relations in a corporate or agency environment.

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 leadership level 6.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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