Assistant Manager, GM Design Communications
General Motors

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Job Description

This is a remote position; the selected candidate can reside and perform the work from anywhere within the United States.

The Role:
The Global Product Development and Design organizations at General Motors are home to the innovators driving the future of transportation and growth for the company through thrilling electric vehicles, intuitive software, and cutting edge virtual and advanced design processes that carry on a century-plus heritage of pioneering new ideas. This Communications team is responsible for bringing the company's storytelling to life in equally creative and forward-thinking ways.

The person taking this position on the team will be specifically responsible for shaping a Communications strategy around GM Design; they will also need to manage storytelling paths that are self-led through GM's corporate brand as well as collaboratively through the Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac brands.

The role requires a strong understanding of both consumer and corporate audiences (investors, policymakers, employees and potential employees) as well as the paths and tools to reach them, including media relations, digital channels including social, and paid content models, with a goal of inspiring advocacy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a communications strategy to place GM at the forefront of design thought leadership conversations both inside the automotive industry and beyond
  • Understand executive priorities, voices, and where to apply them
  • Develop and execute a plan to reach relevant audiences through design event activations, influencer engagement, and media pitching
• Aggressively mine for stories in and beyond the GM design organization; approach conversations with a great curiosity for and interest in the technologies that will advance GM's corporate and consumer brands
  • Seek people and process stories that advance GM's design leadership narrative
  • Understand product messaging and strategic direction of brand teams
  • Identify stories, spokespeople, and competitive advantages that support those the launch strategy
• Collaborate across a work team and more broadly across GM Communications globally to support design and technology narratives
  • Take turns leading and support others on major events including GM investor days, technology shows like CES, and more
  • Support others with a "One Team" approach to balance workloads and positively impact work-life balance
  • Work with GM Brand Communications to identify people stories and photo/video assets for use on GM social channels, GM.com, and paid content partnerships
  • Proactively share plans and identify opportunities for internal efficiency
• Contribute to a clear and cohesive corporate narrative and make a positive cultural impact
  • Approach work with a curiosity for Design but also other areas of the business and how they intersect
  • Take the time to ask questions and understand unfamiliar audiences
  • Serve as a uniting force for GM's brands and organizations and make a positive impact on a GM Communications culture of inclusion and respect
• Demonstrate strong media relations, writing and storytelling skills

Additional Job Description

Required:

• BA in communications or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience

Must-have Behaviors:

• Innovate Now - See things not as they are but how they could be and think strategy development before tactics.
• Be Inclusive - Invites and inspires others and takes diverse perspectives into consideration.
• Storytelling instinct - Able to recognize a compelling story, and willing to ask questions to understand the "who, what, when, how and why" of the story.
• Tech-Smart - Comfortable with technology and interacting with designers and engineers working on incredibly complex issues
• Creative - Narrative development comes easy. Sees prose in everything. Eager to take seemingly unassociated items and craft a compelling story
• Analytical mindset - Ability to leverage data and research to drive decision and prioritization around story telling
• Adaptable - Juggle many assignments and topics at the same time
• Collaborative - Works well with others across the enterprise and fosters diversity of thought

The median starting salary range for this position in Colorado is $109,283. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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