Senior Communications Specialist – On Permanent Client Secondment to Ford of Canada (Hybrid)

NATIONAL • Toronto, ON

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

NATIONAL is looking for a permanent, full-time (FTE) / dedicated employee to support the Firm’s Agency of Record client, Ford of Canada and their blended communications team based in Oakville, Ontario. Ford of Canada is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive global Communications team, and looking for a passionate, creative professional who can engage target internal and external audiences with innovative ideas that breakthrough in a fast-changing environment. As a full-time (FTE) / dedicated Ford of Canada Communications team member, through NATIONAL Public Relations, the Senior Communications Specialist role will contribute to Ford's transformation and the company's future vision. This position is project-oriented and will challenge you to demonstrate strategic thinking, business acumen and technical skills.

Requirements

• 5 to 10+years of experience in internal and employee, brand and/or corporate communications.
• Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, journalism, media studies, marketing, advertising or a related field.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables concurrently.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
• Proficiency with digital and social media tools relevant to content development, publishing and reporting.
• A self-starter with the ability to balance strategic thinking with plan development and execution.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Critical thinking and sound problem-solving ability.
• Initiative, accountability and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism in English and French is a nice to have.
• News reporting or editing experience.
• Automotive industry knowledge and demonstrated media relations experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution for internal employee communications, inclusive of: monthly employee town halls and related internal communications activities.
• executive communications materials, including key messages, speaking notes and presentation content.
• internal stakeholder events and employee engagement initiatives across the Canadian organization.
• content development and storytelling / story-mining – internal and external audiences.
• Enterprise Storytelling, inclusive of: Ford Model e Communications – focused on shaping the future of EVs.
• Ford Blue Communications – focused on iconic ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles.
• Ford Pro Communications – supporting Ford’s industry-leading commercial vehicle business in Canada.

What This Job Offers

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