Director, Corporate Communications

Inside the Role

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Strategic Leadership:

* Develop and lead DTNA's comprehensive communications strategy, ensuring alignment with Daimler Truck's global brand and messaging.

Executive Communications:

* Serve as a strategic advisor to DTNA's President & CEO and senior leadership team. Craft speeches, presentations, and messaging for internal and external audiences.

Media & Public Relations:

* Act as DTNA's Company Spokesperson by managing relationships with key North American media outlets and journalists. Oversee press releases, media events, and proactive storytelling to enhance DTNA's reputation.

Internal Communications:

* Drive employee engagement through effective internal communications, including town halls, newsletters, corporate events and leadership messaging.

Crisis & Issues Management:

* Lead communication response during crises or sensitive issues, ensuring timely, transparent, and coordinated messaging.

Brand & Thought Leadership:

* Position DTNA as a North American industry thought leader through strategic content, executive visibility, and participation in key industry forums.

Team Leadership:

* Lead and develop a high-performing communications team. Foster collaboration across departments and with global counterparts.

Global Collaboration:

* Work closely with Daimler Truck AG's global communications team to ensure consistency and leverage global campaigns and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; Master's preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, marketing communications or a combination of experiences with heavy emphasis on internal and external communications, preferably in heavy duty truck industry or closely related industry

• Proven leadership in managing complex communications strategies across global organizations.

• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and presentation skills.

• Experience in media relations, crisis communications, and executive support.

• Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms.

• Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence at all levels.

• Please note this role is open for local contract only and not eligible for Expat assignment.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Schedule Type:

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.