Plant Communications and Engagement Lead, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is seeking a Plant Communications and Engagement Lead to join their team in Glendale, Kentucky. As a key member of the plant operating committee, you will develop and implement communication strategies to support business objectives, build positive sentiment and reputation, and craft compelling messages.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication strategies to support business objectives at the plant
• Build positive sentiment and reputation through communications and engagement with various audiences
• Function as an integral part of the plant operating committee and communications subject matter expert
• Craft messaging, identify stories, and communicate them effectively
• Design, launch, and manage employee communication channels
• Support leaders' messages and presentations
• Plan and execute major events at the site
• Create and nurture relationships with local journalists
• Stay updated on company and industry news
• Measure sentiment and continuously improve approaches
• Develop personal functional competencies and leadership abilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, PR, Communications, or a related field
• 1+ year of experience in communications or media relations
• Strong writing and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Passion for the energy systems industry
• Prior manufacturing communications experience
• Positive attitude and ability to learn quickly
• Organizational and multi-tasking capabilities
• Ability to leverage AI responsibly
• Ongoing awareness of local events and media environment
• Professional maturity and successful relationship-building track record
• Proficiency in graphic design and creativity
• Personal experience with social media

Location and Travel: This position is based in Glendale, Kentucky, with 10% domestic travel required.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $85,400-$143,200 or $99,600-$166,600, depending on the salary grade.

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and subsidized back-up child care
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Vehicle discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Established employee resource groups
• Paid time off for community service
• Generous paid holiday schedule