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Senior Corporate Communications Specialist

Bosch
Farmington Hills, MI, US
Full-time

Job Description

Bosch is seeking a dynamic team member to help support media relations and integrated communications content development across multiple Bosch communication channels.

This digitally-minded candidate will be responsible for supporting media relations by creatively sourcing news topics, writing materials for use with news media, researching opportunities, developing messaging and briefing materials, media outreach and planning, and securing and supporting external speaking engagements.

The Senior Corporate Communications Specialist, will be asked to partner with Bosch PR agency support to help drive forward the external communications goals of Bosch by sharing Bosch messages with aligned stakeholder groups.

They will also work to translate earned media topics to owned social media channels, working cross-functionally with other members of the corporate communications team.

The candidate will have the opportunity to engage across businesses and topics within the North American region as well as across communications functions in an integrated manner.

This position is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Responsibilities :

  • Track and develop news topics within Bosch by matching business priorities with external relevancy to develop newsworthy external content.
  • Review industry news and trends on on-going basis to identify and execute on opportunities for Bosch from an external communications standpoint.
  • Develop relationships with news media to understand and advocate for earned media opportunities on behalf of Bosch.
  • Develop internal relationships with Bosch experts to support development of written content for external use.
  • Write externally-facing press materials including press releases, advisories, articles and more.
  • Write internal preparation materials and where needed provide basic media and presentation training to support executive leaders and topical experts for external communications opportunities.
  • Track earned media coverage and extend value by translating earned media coverage and externally-facing content into compelling social media posts through written material and supporting visual asset development.
  • Work collaboratively with PR agency resources to maximize external communications opportunities.
  • Support external facing events such as tradeshows, press conferences and events with content development and vendor management.
  • Track and pitch Bosch speakers for external speaking engagements; support development of content leading into event where appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in role with some communications responsibility.
  • 3+ years of experience securing earned media coverage on behalf of an organization.
  • Demonstrated examples of writing to support news media interview preparation.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in written communications; basic knowledge of AP style; comfort in performing basic copy editing for grammar, punctuation, etc.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Agency experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Demonstrated understanding of what constitutes newsworthy content and how a newsroom works; maintains and understands a healthy respect for the role of journalism as a third-party.
  • An insatiable curiosity to learn new topics by reading and engaging with industry news articles / reports / events and reviewing internal materials to decipher relevant messages and examples for external communication.

Work to translate this knowledge into actionable items for Bosch.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • General familiarity with social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and measurement tools (Meltwater).
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute with speed, accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
  • Desire to work in collaborative and cooperative team environment, virtually and in-person.
  • Outstanding judgment and discretion.
  • A positive attitude.

Additional Information

EEO / OFCCP : Bosch is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. Bosch is fully committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities and to providing equal employment opportunity to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, sex, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation), national origin or ancestry, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions and aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, retention, training, placement, promotion, advancement, transfers, job assignments, layoffs, leaves of absence, termination, and compensation.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to all aspects of employment.

Bosch is dedicated to maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local law, including but not limited to, affirmative action plan requirements, EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reporting, and I9 / work authorization guidance.

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning by the following organizations :

Great Place to Work Certified, 2024

Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024

America’s Best Large Employers, 2024

America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2024

America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek2024

Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024

Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

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