Communications Director

Valeo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex-time

Home office

On-Site dining

Flexible benefits

Health care plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Valeo in Michigan's Troy region is seeking a Regional Communications Director to align internal and external messaging with the Group’s image and trademarks. You will define regional communication strategies and annual corporate plans, manage budgets, and oversee external and internal communications efforts.

The role requires 5–10 years in communications, a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and strong media networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications or related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5–10 years of communications experience; 7+ years preferable.
• Strong written and spoken communications across internal/external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional external communications with media and press.
• Develop regional communication strategies and annual corporate plans.
• Manage regional media events and relationships with journalists.
• Oversee internal communications and employee communications.
• Lead crisis communication planning and materials.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications

Master’s degree in related fields

Tools

Social media management platforms

Vendor management

Event planning

Budget oversight

Job description

Join us and lead tech innovation for cleaner and safer mobility!

About the Role:

The Regional Communications Director is responsible for ensuring consistency between internal and external communications, alignment with the Group’s image and compliance with trademarks, in the region. To define the regional communication strategies and prepare annual corporate communications plans in line with the strategic objectives set out by the Corporate Communications department and the regions specific communications needs.

You will manage the implementation of the region's communication plan and maintain the communication budget with responsibility for oversight of the following:

External communication:

• Manage contact between the regional entities and the media. This includes monitoring trade publications and the news media, reporting necessary information to the Corporate Communications department.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local key journalists and national publications as well as the general public.
• Maintain relationships with representatives with various non-profit organizations, universities and professional organizations in the region to support the Group’s business objectives through institutional exchanges.
• Manage all local media events.
• Responsible to decide whether to outsource communication needs, depending on budgetary restrictions.
• Ensure all sites in the region respect the Group’s visual identity.
• Coordinate communication projects with vendors and contractors for the development and production of educational and event promotional materials using website production and Valeo Branding.
• Review and update existing promotional materials for marketing effectiveness, cross-selling implications and adherence to Valeo brand guidelines.
• Assess initiatives and review objectives, resources and results.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of media coverage.

Internal communication:

• Validate and manage internal communication initiatives within the region.
• Act as the region correspondent for image surveys and opinion polls launched by the Group.
• Assist in the development of presentations and/or speeches geared toward employees and consumers.
• Work collaboratively with the operations team to identify and develop communication campaign initiatives.
• Develop and maintain databases, photo and video libraries.
• Manage all media content, public relations and benchmark targets. This will include online publications, website maintenance, social media and networking strategies.

Crisis communication:

• Define and implement communication strategies during crises, together with the Corporate Communications department
• Prepare and implement advanced written crisis communication materials
• Lead the region’s planning for Valeo branding by developing and executing an annual brand strategy. Also, participates in and contributes to annual brand operating plan reviews.

What you will win by being a part of our team:

• A common Purpose: reducing CO² emissions through the electrification of mobility
• A strong culture: we DARE being innovative, we CARE for our employees and for the planet, and we SHARE with our local community
• A full range of Benefits: Flex-time possibility, Home office options, On-Site dining options, Flexible benefits, Industry leading health care plan, Referral bonuses
• Career Opportunities: regular career interviews, continuous learning opportunities, mentoring program, expertise ladder
• Based on your local site, team events, celebrations, sports, CSR initiatives,...

You should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field is required.
• A Master's Degree in related fields is considered a plus.
• 5-10 years experience in communications
• 7+ years experience is preferable
• Extensive professional written communication and presentation experience to internal and external audiences (i.e. press releases, company memos, etc.)
• Knowledge of the automotive industry is a plus
• Strong media network contacts
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing best practices in social media
• Experience with Government Affairs a plus
• Experience partnering and managing external vendors
• Event planning and management (tech shows, customer events, industry events)

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility.

The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicule of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com