Senior Public Relations & Communications Lead

yamahaexternalcareersite; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work week

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment

Product Borrowing

Job summary

Yamaha Motor USA External Affairs seeks a Public Relations Manager to lead internal and external communications from the Kennesaw, GA office. You will develop strategic messaging, oversee media relations and social media initiatives, and guide a team to ensure timely, high-quality materials across the organization.

The role requires a BA in Communications/Public Policy or related field and 10+ years in corporate or government relations communications, with strong writing and editing skills.

Qualifications

• B.A. Degree in Communications/Political Science/Public Policy.
• 10+ years corporate communication experience, or 10+ years public policy or government relations communication experience.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, insatiable curiosity.
• Experience with social media, internal communication apps and intranets.
• Participation in PRSA or IABC, APR accreditation preferred.
• Outdoor recreation experiences a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a key member of Yamaha Motor USA External Affairs team, partnering with Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, and Sustainability managers.
• Lead the development of strategic internal and external communication plans; oversee and delegate execution to two or more reports.
• Lead a global team in developing and executing strategic messaging.
• Lead the creation and approval process for stakeholder publications.
• Oversee the creation and approval of press releases, product information material and other publications.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of Government Relations materials.
• Maintain media database and proactive communication efforts supporting corporate and public messages.
• Report media metrics on a quarterly basis to key internal stakeholders.
• Manage social media strategy and execution for Yamaha Rightwaters sustainability effort.
• Contribute to Yamaha advocacy efforts, including writing and posting advocacy actions and position papers.
• Maintain appropriate business and government contacts and relationships for strategic benefit.
• Participate in industry and government roundtable, focus groups, committees and boards, as required for strategic benefit.
• Coordinate activities with all business units and others in the YMUS organization.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Social Media

Internal Communications

PR accreditation

Education

B.A. in Communications/Political Science/Public Policy

Job description

Yamaha Motor USA External Affairs seeks a Public Relations Manager to lead internal and external communications from the Kennesaw, GA office. You will develop strategic messaging, oversee media relations and social media initiatives, and guide a team to ensure timely, high-quality materials across the organization.

The role requires a BA in Communications/Public Policy or related field and 10+ years in corporate or government relations communications, with strong writing and editing skills.