Senior Specialist Communications

Job Description:
Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you'll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan, minds race. Imagination gets a green light. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life.

We are seeking a Senior Specialist Communications to join our team at the Nissan North Americas Headquarters in Franklin, TN.

Job Summary:
Serve as an external spokesperson for Nissan division, delivering company messages with an emphasis on reaching potential customers through targeting appropriate media outlets.
Establish and grow strong relationships with regional, national and emerging media through proactive outreach
Responsible for the coordination, planning and support of strategic product launches for all new products within Nissan, including media ride-and-drives, auto shows, corporate events and regional media events within the U.S.
Support the strategy, operations and inventory for regional press fleets to maximize coverage in target publications, working with regional press fleet offices
Develop press materials, as well as ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other public relations activities that promote awareness of the brand, vehicles and technologies.
Maintain a close and trusted relationship with executive management members to engage the media when appropriate, prepare executives for key media events, collaborative strategic planning and supporting the needs of their specific business functions.
Effectively manage and engage the various vendors and agencies that support the Nissan Product Communications team on a daily basis
Provide communications advice and direction, and supervise performance of external public relations counsel

Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required, preferred in public relations, communications or marketing
Six (6) or more years of public relations experience in a corporate or agency environment (Automotive experience an asset)
Previous experience working with an extensive network of media contacts including, lifestyle, business, local and automotive media is preferred
Proven ability to work with agencies and outside resources in order to achieve company objectives, strategic public relations goals, including campaign based work and general media relations activities
Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to efficiently organize complex and multi-faceted projects
Experience in managing agency teams and working cross-functionally in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, media monitoring software applications and social media platforms
Hybrid work schedule with 25% overnight travel

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America