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Job type full-time
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Job description
Summary
At advance auto parts (advance), our communications team plays an important role in ensuring the advance brand is top-of-mind with customers and viewed as a leader in the automotive aftermarket industryWe are seeking an enthusiastic communications professional to join our team and help drive leadership communications in support of a variety of company initiatives, from culture to technology to sustainability and moreThis role requires a high level of strategic thinking and independent decision makingThe ideal candidate must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyHe/she must have experience working with all levels of management, including senior executives; a deep understanding of how to communicate to internal and external audiences; excellent writing and presentation skills; and a strategic and creative mindset.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the followingOther duties may be assigned.
Support strategic planning, project management and agency oversight for various executive communications initiatives
Develop media messaging to ensure executives can effectively tell the advance story externally
Develop internal communications on behalf of executives, spanning a variety of topics
Develop digital content that brings to life the voices and viewpoints of executives (e.g., blogs, linkedin posts)
Research and write award entries on behalf of advance and our executives
Coordinate executive speaking opportunities, including development of talking points and presentation materials, as needed
Support crisis and issues communications, as needed
Stay informed of key issues and trends impacting the company and industry
Support other communications projects, as needed
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyThe requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
10+ years of previous experience in a similar role
Deep understanding of earned media landscape and how to work with reporters
Prior experience leading internal communications projects
Professional demeanor with the ability to represent the company among a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Excellent writing skills and experience in developing executive speeches, press materials and messaging, and bylined articles, with the ability to develop materials under extremely tight timelines
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Strong judgment and ability to think strategically and creatively
Demonstrated results with program development and project management from beginning to end
Team player who works well among a diverse team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Accurate and detail-oriented
Bilingual (spanish) preferred
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or related field from four-year college or university; and
10+ years of combined experience in communications, public relations, community relations, or related role; pr agency experience preferred
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Certificates, licenses, registrations
None
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hearThe employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
