2166 - Global Digital Communications Manager

Ford Motor Company (See all jobs by this advertiser Ford Motor Company)

Description:

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.  We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

It's not often that a century-old Fortune 10 company embraces Web 2.0 and social media, but Ford has been making this a part of the way we do business. From the recent Fiesta Movement program, to blogger relations and our presence on social networking sites, it's no wonder that a recent study put Ford at the top of the 20 Most Social Automotive Brands (Q1 2009, http://vitrue.com/blog/2009/04/14/top-20-most-social-auto -brands-for-q109). This team is part of the larger communications team that is helping to make this a reality on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
•Oversee online publishing staff responsible for content on media, public affairs and employee communications sites.
•Manage Corporate Communications Team Connect web site including wikis, blogs and share documents.
•Actively involved with  the capital project to redesign key media and employee websites to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery with content that reflects forward thinking social media applications, tools and practices.
•Provide strategic thinking and support around Ford's social media efforts that extends to all areas of the company, coupled with creative solutions that will put the company on the cutting edge of digital communications.
•Implement tactics that flow from the social media strategy, coordinating efforts of our external agency and staff members, including the development of a blogger relations program.
•Manage and mentor staff, and manage vendor relationships including financial responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Requirements include, but are not limited to:
•Bachelor's degree in communications or any related field.
•Experience managing complex IT projects.
•Online publishing/editing skills consistent with the current state of the Web: regular content creation, categorization, and tracking and the ability to discern content worth sharing.
•Active participation in and knowledge of social media & social networking sites and tools.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
•Has a can-do attitude and a sense of urgency in this rapidly changing environment.
•Demonstrates superior influencing and negotiation skills, with internal and external contacts.  Continuously demonstrates superior problem-solving, decision-making and project management skills.

We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

If interested in this position, please apply at www.mycareer.ford.com to the stated title above.

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