Specialist, Communications

DENSO Manufacturing Site Communications Specialist

Job Description:

As a DENSO Communications Specialist, you will play a critical role in developing messages that drive employee engagement and build a positive work experience across multiple manufacturing sites in the United States and Canada. Reporting to the Manufacturing Communications Manager, you will be responsible for crafting and distributing content that builds DENSO culture and promotes a sense of purpose through our Two Great Causes-Green and Peace of Mind. The ideal candidate will bring cultural and linguistic awareness when translating text from English to Spanish for bilingual audiences.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic communications counsel to DENSO leaders that results in development and delivery of communications that drive business goal achievement.

• Draft and distribute company communications that keep employees informed about news, updates and initiatives, including crisis messaging as necessary.

• Craft fresh, compelling, and innovative content for associates at all levels across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Manage internal communication channels, such as intranet, digital signage, internal mobile app, local newsletters, text messaging system and more through timely and thoughtful distribution of messages; identify and present opportunities for consistency across multiple sites.

• Facilitate regular meetings and events that promote employee engagement and enhance organizational culture, such as all-associate meetings and local manager meetings.

• Represent the voice of manufacturing associates and leadership in regional (North America) communications.

• Support regional editorial content development for assigned sites, business or function groups in North America.

• Develop creative concepts and manage execution of communications plans for associate giving and community affairs efforts, working in close partnership with North America and other local Community Affairs counterparts.

• Represent the company at community gathering, local community agencies/boards or forums as needed to increase understanding of community needs and collaboration opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Communications, Journalism or Marketing Preferred)

• Minimum 1-3 years of Communications experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; preferably familiar with AP Stylebook

• Strong project management capabilities, including ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and handle sensitive subjects.

• Natural curiosity to understand business priorities and concepts, applying strategic goals to communications initiatives.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and other web-based applications, including Sharepoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Communicator (English/Spanish) with native proficiency in both languages in speaking, reading and writing.

• Experience in graphic design and photography.

Salary Range: $55,700 - $69,700

Benefits Summary:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401K with 4% company match

• Bonus Program

• Wellness Program

• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development and Ongoing Training

• Paid holidays and vacation

• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)

• Volunteer opportunities

• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

At DENSO:

DENSO is an advanced mobility supplier and global Fortune 500 company. Here, we innovate, create and make things to change how the world moves. We develop technology and components for major automakers worldwide, which you can find on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today.

At our core, DENSO wants to make the world a better place. And, we have the ability to do so using our broad product portfolio, which spans mobility electronics, thermal systems, electrification systems, powertrain systems, sensors & semiconductors, and non-automotive businesses.

We're far reaching: Globally headquartered in Japan, we have 170K+ employees across 221 facilities in 35countries across the globe. Here in North America, our headquarters is in Southfield, Michigan. Last year, we had$47.6 billion in global consolidated revenue with North America contributing $10.9 billion.

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