Communications Manager Level 1

Faurecia•Auburn Hills, MI

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Communication Manager leads internal and external communications, public affairs, and brand messaging across the region. The role ensures consistent, impactful communication aligned with regional priorities and corporate positioning, while strengthening reputation, employee engagement, and stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field
Proven experience in communications, ideally in an international or matrix environment.
Strong background in brand building, corporate communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience in internal and external communications; public affairs experience is a strong plus.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics.
Ability to advise senior stakeholders and manage high-visibility topics in a dynamic environment.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Fluent in English; other regional languages are a plus.
Strategic thinking.
Strong business acumen.
Brand and reputation management.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
Stakeholder engagement.
Influence and diplomacy.
Agility and responsiveness.
Collaboration across functions and cultures.

Nice To Haves

Public affairs experience is a strong plus.
Other regional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and implement the regional external communication plan to strengthen brand awareness, visibility, and reputation.
Adapt global messaging to local market contexts while ensuring consistency with corporate positioning and brand guidelines.
Manage regional communication channels, social media, and content to increase engagement and employer attractiveness.
Coordinate media relations with corporate communications and prepare external materials such as press releases, statements, articles, and speeches.
Support business announcements, events, customer communications, and thought-leadership opportunities.
Monitor media coverage, brand perception, and reputational risks to identify communication opportunities.
Develop internal communication plans aligned with regional priorities, brand ambition, and company culture.
Ensure clear, consistent communication to employees across countries and functions.
Support leadership communications for town halls, leadership events, and employee events.
Promote employee engagement and understanding of the brand, strategy, and culture.
Adapt corporate communication materials to regional and local needs while preserving brand consistency.
Coordinate communication during change, transformation, or crisis situations.
Monitor political, regulatory, and public-policy developments affecting the business or brand reputation.
Support regional public affairs activities aligned with reputation and brand objectives.
Prepare briefing materials, position papers, and stakeholder messages for advocacy and public positioning.
Coordinate with internal experts and leadership on sensitive public affairs topics.
Build relationships with relevant institutional, governmental, and industry stakeholders.
Act as a communication partner to regional leadership on brand, reputation, and stakeholder engagement topics.
Align closely with corporate communications, public affairs, and business teams to ensure coherent messaging.
Provide counsel on sensitive, strategic, or high-visibility topics.
Manage regional communication projects and brand-related initiatives, ensuring timely and consistent execution.
Support crisis-communication preparedness and response when needed.