Communications Operations Specialist

Here at Scout Motors were carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasnt been around for a while electrifying it digitizing it and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site a job site or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors we empower our talented inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee Someone who is a visionary and a leader who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

AsCommunications Operations Specialist youll become part of the team that is set to reimagine the iconic Scout brand and disrupt the American pickup truck and rugged SUV marketplace. Reporting to the Head of Communications youll help design and manage the tools calendars processes and workflows that keep the Communications team and initiatives running efficiently and consistently. This role supports internal and external communications by coordinating intake approvals publishing schedules asset management reporting vendor support and cross-functional execution. Beyond our Strategy and Brand teams youll regularly collaborate with members of Legal Finance Purchasing and Integrity and Compliance to support cross-functional initiatives and develop and run clear scalable repeatable processes.

What youll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Design and manage communications intake project tracking timelines and workflow processes from request through delivery.
• Maintain editorial and publishing calendars across channels ensuring deadlines approvals and dependencies are met.
• Serve as the administrator for the Communications teams collaboration space.
• Ensure communications materials align with brand guidelines governance standards and organizational policies.
• Support content production and distribution for newsletters intranet updates announcements presentations town halls and campaign materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews with stakeholders such as leadership Legal HR Marketing Customer Support and agency partners.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with members of Legal Finance Purchasing and Integrity and Compliance to support cross-functional initiatives and develop and run clear scalable repeatable processes.
• Administer communications tools and platforms including content management systems intranet tools email platforms and collaboration software.
• Establish and maintain standards templates approval processes and documentation to improve quality consistency and speed of content creation routing and approval.
• Track key communications metrics and prepare regular reports on channel performance engagement and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor budgets invoices purchase orders and vendor relationships related to communications projects and platforms.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements that streamline execution reduce risk and improve stakeholder experience.
• Provide logistical and operational support for meetings workshops events town halls and other communications moments as needed.
• Serve as the point of contact for communications operations questions requests and escalation support.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of theScout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte NC.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Requires occasional in-person collaboration with Scout colleagues and travel to company meetings and events including visits to the Scout Motors Innovation Center in Novi Michigan and the Scout Motors Production Center in Blythewood South Carolina.

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing Business or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in communications communications operations project coordination or management marketing operations or a related role.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create clear process documentation and stakeholder updates.
• Experience with editorial planning approval workflows and content publishing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and familiarity with collaboration project management and content management platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in fast-paced high-visibility work.
• Ability to work effectively across teams influence without direct authority and build strong working relationships.
• Experience using metrics and reporting to evaluate performance and improve operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal communications executive communications or corporate communications programs.
• Familiarity with intranet publishing email communications platforms analytics dashboards and digital asset management tools.
• Experience working with external vendors creative agencies freelancers or production partners.
• Knowledge of communications measurement audience segmentation and basic change management principles.
• Experience in a matrixed or fast-moving corporate environment.

What youll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical dental vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement jury duty voting time or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $85000.00 - $105000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos Angeles:Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout Motors is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact