Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist- Auburn Hills

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

 

About the role

The Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist plays a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s internal communication strategy. This role is responsible for crafting and managing engaging written and digital content for employees, ensuring a consistent and compelling message across all platforms.  By aligning communications with business objectives, you will enhance leadership visibility, drive organizational transformation, and foster a culture of transparency, engagement, and trust.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Global Marketing and Communications, you’ll be a key member of the Global Marketing and Communications Center of Excellence and will work closely with senior leaders and global business teams. Your ability to translate complex information into engaging content will be key to strengthening employee understanding and engagement. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact by telling the stories that bring our company’s vision to life.  If you are a strategic storyteller with a passion for engaging employees through clear, compelling, and creative messaging, we encourage you to apply.

This position can be based in either Saginaw or Auburn Hills, MI, with travel as needed between the two sites.  Relocation assistance is available (if applicable), as well as the potential opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

 

Key Responsibilities

As the Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist, you will be responsible to:

Content Creation:

• Develop consistent messaging for a global audience, collaborating with regional communicators for cultural relevance and aligning with external communications to maintain brand voice and positioning.
• Create and distribute content for global and U.S. channels such as digital signage, newsletters, corporate videos, intranet updates, leadership announcements, policy changes, culture and inclusion & belonging programs, and transformation updates.
• Design templates and resources and consult other divisions and departments to ensure consistent messaging.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders in various departments to gather and disseminate pertinent information.

Executive Communications:

• Serve as the primary writer for senior leader communications, including speeches, presentations, and internal updates.
• Develop leader-specific communication strategies to increase visibility and engagement across the organization.

Message Alignment:

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leaders to ensure all communications align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Tailor messaging for various audiences while maintaining a unified tone and voice.
• Work closely with regional teams to ensure alignment with local adaptations.

Digital Platform Management:

• Oversee the intranet and digital signage, ensuring fresh, engaging, and reliable sources of company information globally.
• Coordinate with the Graphic Designer to enhance the visual appeal of written content.

Crisis and Change Communication:

• Manage messaging for urgent updates, organizational changes, or global announcements.
• Develop FAQs and talking points to support managers in delivering clear and consistent messages.

Monitor and Evaluate Channel Effectiveness:

• Assess the effectiveness of global and U.S. communication efforts using analytics tools and employee feed