Communications Specialist

%3Cdiv class=%22readOnlyFrame%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-style:none;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial,times new roman,verdana,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22 id=%22textContent%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EThe best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EOnly one thing will never change – It will wear a star.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EThe vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we%27re hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EOur Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace. %26nbsp;Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-image-outset:0;border-image-repeat:stretch;border-image-slice:100%;border-image-source:none;border-image-width:1;border:0px none rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-variant:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Times New Roman,Verdana,Sans-Serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPurpose of the Position%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Times New Roman,Verdana,Sans-Serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E:%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin:0px 0px 13.33px;%22%3EUnder general supervision, this position will coordinate and implement communications that inform, educate and motivate, as well as create a positive image for MBUSI, its%27 Team %26nbsp;Members and, in some cases, external audiences.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-image-outset:0;border-image-repeat:stretch;border-image-slice:100%;border-image-source:none;border-image-width:1;border:0px none rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-variant:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Functions%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDevelop strategic communications; maintain editorial calendar and coordinate content for multiple channels (e.g. Digital, print, video, social media). %26nbsp;Assist in video production and photography.%3Cbr%3ESupport with media relations and public speaking, speechwriting, development of key message documents and perform daily tasks related to supporting communications within the organization.%3Cbr%3ESupporting and/or organizing events.%3Cbr%3EKeep abreast of MBUSI, Mercedes-Benz, industry and competitive trends; %26nbsp;Report on newsworthy items and opportunities; Interview Team Members and leadership on variety of topics.%3Cbr%3EAssist in video production and photography.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPerform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. %26nbsp;Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to management, including your supervisor, or the Safety Department. 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Job Details
Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Organization: Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Primary Location: United States of America-Alabama -Vance
Work Locations: 1 Mercedes Benz Drive, 1 Mercedes-Drive, Vance, 35490