Hybrid Corporate Communications Leader

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Corporate Communications leader at GM driving strategic communications and reputation management initiatives. Building sustained campaigns to shape and advance GM’s public narrative and impact.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll drive strategic communications and reputation leadership , combining proactive storytelling with long-term thought leadership that advances GM’s position on innovation, economic impact, and American manufacturing.
  • You’ll build integrated campaigns that elevate GM’s voice, reinforce our purpose, and engage audiences across channels.
  • Shape and elevate GM’s reputation through smart, cross-channel storytelling that reflects the broader news and cultural landscape.
  • Lead sustained communications campaigns that build momentum over time — not just one-off stories — to advance GM’s enterprise narrative.
  • Distill complex topics into clear, compelling messages that connect with media, employees, and the public while reinforcing GM’s business priorities.
  • Drive thought leadership , partnering with executives to position GM leaders as credible voices on innovation, technology, and the future of manufacturing.
  • Spot and pitch enterprise-level stories , from quick-turn opportunities to long-lead features, bringing together multiple parts of the business into cohesive, newsworthy narratives.
  • Experiment with emerging platforms and formats to amplify storytelling and extend reach beyond traditional media.
  • Build and sustain trusted media relationships with top-tier national, business, and lifestyle journalists.
  • Navigate complex issues with discretion and influence, securing impactful, high-profile coverage that moves GM’s reputation forward.
  • Be scrappy and tenacious , uncovering stories and building relationships across a highly matrixed organization.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in communications, preferably within a high-profile corporate or agency setting.
  • Ability to proactively develop and drive strategic communications plans while managing tough news cycles calmly and quickly.
  • Strong storytelling skills and a track record of securing impactful, high-profile media coverage.
  • Excellent judgment — you know how to plan ahead to avoid a crisis and when to escalate issues.
  • Deep understanding of how business, media, and culture intersect to shape reputation.
  • Outstanding writing and media relations skills — you know comms is more than drafting statements, and you’re creative about finding new ways to engage.
  • Ability to navigate a large, complex organization and influence senior leaders effectively.
  • Calm, composed, and armed with a sense of humor — our work is serious, but our team likes to have fun along the way.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • retirement savings plan
  • sickness and accident benefits
  • life insurance
  • paid vacation & holidays
  • tuition assistance programs
  • employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts and more

Job title

Corporate Communications Leader

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$158,500 - $242,900 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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