Senior Specialist, Communications (R&D)

 

Job Number: 61978 
Group: Magna Corporate  
Division: Magna Services of America (Troy Office) 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: TROY 

 

Group Description 

At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We’re the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.

 

We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we’re more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it’s our talented people who lead us on this journey.

 

Role Summary

 

About the Role: Reporting to the Global Director, External Communications & Public Relation, the Senior Specialist, Communications (R&D) will work across the Corporate R&D Team to execute impactful communications that align with the organization’s business objectives and priorities. 

 

The role requires a technical mindset and ability to take complex topics and deliver relevant communications using a variety of channels to a different audiences.  Working closely with Corporate Communications and R&D Functions, the Senior Specialist, Communications (R&D) candidate will align on various projects/ initiatives to create content and campaigns that effectively promote Magna’s R&D initiaitves, innovations and competitive advantage.  This role is also responsible for tracking and analyzing data aligned with determining the effectiveness of the communication activities.
 

Key Responsibilities

 

Your Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate R&D communications activities 
• Mine for stories to leverage for internal and external purposes  
• Support media related events (press conferences, media round tables, interviews, etc.)  
• Support spokesperson participation including speechwriting, scripts, Q&As and presentations for speaking engagements
• Coordinate R&D executive communications support including social media visibility and engagement, internal town hall/webcasts, and relevant messaging 
• Drive integration and alignment throughout the R&D organization while using key metrics to continuously improve engagement, performance, and effectiveness
• Work closely with internal R&D functions (HR, Marketing, etc.) to align, plan and execute communications initiatives/campaigns 
• Manage updates to the R&D internal/external web pages 
• Handle special projects as assigned  

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Who we are looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Communications or Public Relations
• 5+ years of relevant work experience or combination of education and experience
• Experience working with C-level executives and across a matrixed organization
• Strong track record of successfully developing and implementing impactful communications programs to drive engagement 
• Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time, can include international travel and extended travel (10-14 days)

 

Your preferred qualifications:

• Technical background and/or experience 
• Exceptional writing ability including a technical writing skill set
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Results oriented, strong sense of urgency, collaborative, proactive and flexible
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Digital/social media savvy
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Additional Information

 

What we offer:    

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies.  We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.  As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.  We belive your career path should be as unique as you are.   

 

Site Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 
• 401 (k) plan with employer matching 
• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities 
• Cafe 
• Parking for motorcycles and electric vehicles 

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