Corporate Communications Analyst

TMN Toyota Motor North America Company • Liberty, NC

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About The Position

Toyota’s Corporate Communications Department is looking for a passionate, highly motivated Corporate Communications Analyst. The primary responsibility of this role is to support Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina’s (Toyota North Carolina) external affairs/communications, media relations, community relations, local government relations, executive support, and sustainable development activities that promote Toyota North Carolina as a good corporate citizen and an employer of choice. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Battery Plant & TRD Manager, the person in this role will support the department's objectives of promoting Toyota’s reputation as a modern and agile manufacturing leader and a positive influence in the community and state and strengthening relationships with existing stakeholders through strategic communication and public relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field
• 2+ years of public relations experience, including creating communication plans, press releases, story development, executive speeches, briefing documents, presentations, events, etc.
• Previously demonstrated excellence with written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Large-scale event planning and execution experience
• Previous experience managing projects
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work after hours and weekends for events

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience
• Experience developing integrated communications plans/strategies
• Experience working with/at a public relations or marketing agency
• Community relations management

Responsibilities

• Developing communication plans, press releases, feature stories, executive remarks, scripts, etc.
• Supporting external activities, relationships, and events
• Analyzing and making recommendations for the philanthropic budget, partnerships, and volunteer events, including support for the Driving Possibilities initiative
• Working across internal administrative and manufacturing departments to develop and carry out communications and media activities
• Supporting crisis communications needs
• Facilitating media and speaking requests and events
• Assisting with developing and executing strategies that build and maintain local and regional stakeholder relationships, including supporting plant leadership’s engagement in these activities
• Collaborating with Internal Communications to ensure consistent messaging

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level