Strategic Communications Lead

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At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry. Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you!

The Strategic Communications Lead plays a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s internal communication strategy. This role is responsible for crafting and managing engaging written and digital content for employees, ensuring a consistent and compelling message across all platforms. By aligning communications with business objectives, you will enhance leadership visibility, drive organizational transformation, and foster a culture of transparency, engagement, and trust.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Employee Experience and Learning, you’ll be a key member of the Global Communications Center of Excellence and work closely with senior leaders, HR, and global business teams. Your ability to translate complex information into engaging content will be key to strengthening employee understanding and engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact by telling the stories that bring our company’s vision to life. If you are a strategic storyteller with a passion for engaging employees through clear, compelling, and creative messaging, we encourage you to apply.

This position is based in Saginaw, MI, with travel as needed to our Auburn Hills, MI headquarters. Relocation assistance is available (if applicable), as well as the potential opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

The anticipated start date for this role is January 2026.

As the Strategic Communications Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Develop consistent messaging for a global audience, collaborating with regional communicators for cultural relevance and aligning with external communications to maintain brand voice and positioning.
• Create and distribute content for global and U.S. channels such as digital signage, newsletters, corporate videos, intranet updates, leadership announcements, policy changes, culture and inclusion & belonging programs, and transformation updates.
• Design templates and resources and consult other divisions and departments to ensure consistent messaging.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders in various departments to gather and disseminate pertinent information.

• Serve as the primary writer for senior leader communications, including speeches, presentations, and internal updates.
• Develop leader-specific communication strategies to increase visibility and engagement across the organization.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leaders to ensure all communications align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Tailor messaging for various audiences while maintaining a unified tone and voice.
• Work closely with regional teams to ensure alignment with local adaptations.
• Lead communication efforts tailored to the US-based workforce, addressing local concerns and priorities.

• Oversee the intranet and digital signage, ensuring fresh, engaging, and reliable sources of company information globally.
• Coordinate with the Graphic Designer to enhance the visual appeal of written content.

• Manage messaging for urgent updates, organizational changes, or global announcements.
• Develop FAQs and talking points to support managers in delivering clear and consistent messages.

• Assess the effectiveness of global and U.S. communication efforts using analytics tools and employee feedback.
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