Executive Communications Lead – GM North America

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications for GMNA the Executive Communications Leadisa highlyvisible role responsible for developing and driving an integrated executive communications strategy for the GM North America leadership team. This leaderwill collaborate toamplifythe voice vision and priorities of GM North America connecting them to GMscompanynarrative and business strategy.

Operating with a high degree of independence and judgment this role partners closely with senior executives to shape how they show up with employees media industry partners dealers and other external stakeholders. The Executive Communications Leadanticipatesissues and opportunities provides strategic counsel and delivers creative high-impact communications that support business outcomes protect and enhance reputation and engage key audiences at scale.

WhatYoullDo (Key Responsibilities):

• Supportthe GM North America executive communications strategy
  Develop andmaintaina comprehensive multi-channel executive communications plan for GM North America leaders that advances business priorities supports key initiatives and reinforces GMscompanynarrative.

• Executive positioning & thought leadership
  Define and evolve clear positioning narratives and platforms for GM North America leaders including thought leadership themescommunications channels and marquee internal and external moments (e.g. town halls leadership summits industry forums media interviews etc.

• Lead internal communications & employee engagement for GM North America leadership
  Partner with Global Communications and business leaders to design and deliver leader-led communications that inform inspire and connect employees to the GM North America strategy culture and performance.

• Drive external visibility and readiness for key engagements
  Support andlead planning and preparation for executive participation in media interviews industry events dealer and customer engagements and other external forums including messaging talking points Q&A presentations and briefing materials.

• Provide strategic counsel on complex and sensitive issues
  Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders offeringtimely sound counsel during fast-moving ambiguous or issues-related situations; helpanticipateand mitigate risk while enabling leaders to communicate with clarity and confidence.

• Deliver high-impact content and storytelling
  Personally craft and refine speeches remarks scripts talking points presentations internal notes and digital content that reflect each leaders authentic voice and meet a high bar for clarity brevity and impact.

• Lead cross-functional alignment and integration
  Work across Global Communications Marketing Public Policy HR and business teams to ensure GM North America executive communications are aligned

• Measure impact and continuously improve
  Use audience feedback engagement metrics and qualitative insights to assess the effectiveness of executive communications and recommend refinements to strategy channels and content.

Additional Job Description:

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations Business or related field.

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in executive communications or a closely related field ideally supporting senior leaders in large complex organizations.

• Knowledge/relationships with key business/product mediaoutletsin the U.S.

• Proficientwriting editing and storytelling skills with a portfoliodemonstratingthe ability to translate complex business topics into clear compelling narratives for multiple audiences and channels.

• Proven experienceoperatingas a strategic advisor to senior leaders with strong judgment discretion and the ability toinfluence atsenior levels.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder communications programs from strategy through execution often under tight timelines and in fast-changing situations.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment with the ability to prioritize make decisions and move work forward with limited direction.

• Have to be willing to travel - 15%

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in the automotive manufacturing or technology industries.

• Direct experience supporting C-suite or business unit leadership teams.

• Experience designing and executing leader-led internal/externalcommunications programs at scale ( hallsvideo scripting executive social)

• Experience with multimedia storytelling and digital channels.

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