PR Communications Program Manager

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is looking for an experienced Public Relations and Communications Program Manager to run the day-to-day and long-term operations of the communications department. Reporting to the Head of Public Relations and Communications this role makes sure internal and external communications programs run on time on brand and in step with the rest of the business. The ideal candidate lives in the details.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Own the day-to-day and long-term operations of the communications department including planning timelines and program tracking.

• Build and maintain scalable processes and systems to keep the department organized as it grows.

• Track budgets deliverables and deadlines across all active PR and communications programs.

• Partner with the Marketing Fleet and Distribution teams within Commercial to align communications programs with broader business priorities.

• Collaborate with Program Management Design and Engineering to ensure communications and PR needs are built into product and program timelines.

• Serve as a key point of contact for cross-functional partners on communications planning and status.

• Work with the internal fleet team to ensure vehicles are wrapped accessorized and ready ahead of events and media activations.

• Coordinate timelines and requirements between the communications team and fleet operations to avoid last-minute gaps.

• Track vehicle and asset readiness against the event and campaign calendar.

• Identify new opportunities for Slate to show up at events in media and through partnerships that align with brand goals.

• Bring forward ideas and recommendations to leadership on where and how Slate should be present.

• Monitor the broader industry and competitive landscape for opportunities and risks.

• Keep every workstream coordinated documented and on schedule serving as the person who catches what others miss.

• Maintain clear records timelines and status updates across all active programs.

• Anticipate risks and proactively resolve conflicts before they affect deadlines.

• Maintain accurate program documentation and records.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience.

• 7 years of experience in program management communications or PR with a track record of running programs independently.

• Proficiency in Smartsheets Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

• Experience managing budgets timelines and vendor relationships.

• Comfortable working across scheduling tracking and communications tools.

• Exceptional organizational skills and an obsessive attention to detail nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Commercial Program Management Design and Engineering.

• Self-starter who identifies opportunities and brings ideas forward without being asked.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• History of managing communications operations at a growing or fast-paced company.

• History of cross-functional wins.

SALARY RANGE

The compensationfor this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Annual Base Pay Range: $85000 - $117000

Location:

Remote ok- preferred in SoCal or Troy MI

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance vacation and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program subject to the rules governing such programs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast Frugal and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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