Canada Product Communications

Join the Communications team trusted with building and protecting the reputation of a leading global automaker and mobility provider. At Stellantis, we are looking for a creative, passionate and energetic product communications professional to support media relations activities, including managing the press fleet, building awareness, protecting the reputation and creating positive impressions for the assigned brands in Canada.
The role demands a passion for creative storytelling, along with a combination of superior writing, strategic thinking, planning, leadership skills, data analytics reporting, budget management and a track record of flawless execution and delivery, with an exceptional understanding of deploying strong communications programs with multiple stakeholders in mind.
**Responsibilities Include**:
Supporting and promoting the brand to secure positive media coverage
Developing and executing media relations strategies
Creating internal and external media materials, including key messages, speeches, press kits and news releases
Managing media relations for executives and spokespeople including media training
Planning and executing vehicle launches, auto shows, media drives and other events
Acting as a liaison between communications and other departments like product engineering, planning, and marketing as well as global teams
Work closely with all organizations to identify storytelling opportunities aligned with company and regional objectives, as well as create engaging content
Manage Media Analytics (monthly reports, clip reports, measurable action items, insights)
Manage external vendor and agency partners in developing support plans for a variety of initiatives (press fleet, auction, media drive program, auto show...)
FCA Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If you request an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs due to disability.
**Basic Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field
Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience in Communications or a similar media or PR field
Excellent understanding of data analytics, providing insights and measuring ROI
Superior writing, storytelling and editing skills, with ability to create stories that engage employees and media
Ability to communicate complex business information into simple, engaging and relevant context
Must be pro-active and performance driven, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Uses new technologies to improve internal/external comms and stays on top of latest trends
Can-do attitude and a sense of urgency in a fast paced, communications environment
Ability to prioritize, problem solve and make key decisions
Proven leader with experience in project management -- must be detail oriented and have excellent time management skills
Proven ability to work with people at all levels of the company and maintain confidentiality
Experience developing external Communications programs
Event management and logistics coordination experience
Media relations proficiency in managing and creating relationships with automotive and mainstream media. Develop and execute media relations strategies to secure positive coverage
Legally eligible to work in Canada
**Preferred Qualifications**:
Previous automotive product experience a plus
Journalism experience
Fluent in French - oral and written
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.