Corporate and Multicultural Communications Manager (Nissan)
The Corporate and Multicultural Communications Manager develops and executes a comprehensive communications plan including strategy for DEI initiatives, multicultural communications goals for the Nissan and INFINITI brands, budget, and tactics; develops and executes a comprehensive philanthropy communications plan for the Nissan Foundation, including strategy, goals, and tactics; and provides executive visibility support.
This position will be primarily located in Franklin, Tennessee; but a remote-work arrangement will be considered for strongly qualified candidates in the Southeast region, who can travel to Nissan headquarters when needed.
Multicultural Communications:
Develop communications programs that effectively reach and engage defined audiences (e.g., media, community influencers, consumers, third-party organizations, etc.), driving awareness of initiatives and enhancing overall brand image and advocacy.
Serve as cross-functional thought partner and advisor who drives the external DEI and community communications strategies.
Monitors and keeps teams abreast of relevant conversations taking place in the earned media landscape related to DEI, while fostering relationships with industry trades and beat reporters.
Constructs develop and execute PR strategies for DEI and community announcements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage agency partners to build multicultural campaigns around the product, technology, and other key company priorities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing Communications to tell compelling Nissan diversity stories with external audiences through corporate social channels; provide counsel on Marketing Communications Diversity campaigns, as warranted.
Draft speeches and messaging for executive leadership on diversity topics for external audiences.
Serve as main communications contact for America’s Diversity Office on external diversity communications issues and opportunities.
Key integration point for Product/Technology teams, Supplier Diversity, and Dealer Diversity staff on diversity issues.
Represent the brand at events.
Philanthropy Communications/Nissan Foundation Communications:
Work with the head of philanthropy and the Nissan Foundation to tell stories that highlight the brand’s giving and community support.
Create content for press releases and media announcements.
Collaborate with and manage agency partners to develop program-specific communications recommendations.
Conduct media outreach for philanthropic/Nissan Foundation opportunities.
Executive Visibility Support:
Write/update executive bios and coordinate photography/headshots for www.nissannews.com
Manage media training for executives and other SMEs.
Maintain and manage Nissan’s Next Generation Speaker’s Bureau.
Support coordination of executive speaking engagements.
Resource Management/Administration
Develops and manages all resources to support and guide the ownership of communications & PR programs (e.g., budget, agency support, team support, etc.).
Executes programs within established budgets and keeps management informed of any unforeseen variances.
Provides Director and Senior Manager with regular updates on resource management (e.g., quarterly budget updates/projections, agency support, etc.).
Completes all routine administrative functions (e.g., expense reports, budgets, etc.) in an accurate and timely fashion.
Minimum Job Qualifications
The following statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant.
Job Knowledge and Skill:
Understands the multicultural space and audiences. Demonstrate strategic thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Superior written, interpersonal, and oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders and interface with all staff levels. Creativity and a willingness to share new ideas. Skilled at managing through ambiguity. Skillfully able to manage multiple projects and perform well under pressure. Ability to manage multiple daily, short-term and long-term deadlines and priorities simultaneously. Excellent efficiency, accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Experience in ‘managing’ agency teams and working cross-functionally in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Experience:
7+ years of directly related professional-level experience, including writing, media relations (preferably with diversity media), giving presentations, executive engagement, and developing programs for multicultural audiences. Experience developing and managing high-level, multi-faceted plans with budget responsibility.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related discipline.
Computer Skills:
Thorough computer knowledge of common PC applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Share Point.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Travel: Monthly day or overnight travel. (approximately 30% on average)