Corporate Communications Analyst

Overview
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Who We're Looking For
Toyota’s Corporate Communications Department is looking for a passionate, highly motivated Corporate Communications Analyst.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (Toyota Texas) external affairs/communications, media relations, community relations and civic engagement, local government relations, executive support, and sustainable development activities that promote Toyota Texas as a good corporate citizen and an employer of choice. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, the person in this role will support the department's objectives of promoting Toyota’s reputation as a modern and agile manufacturing leader while creating a positive influence in the community by strengthening relationships with external stakeholders through strategic communication and public relations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Developing communication plans, press releases, feature stories, executive remarks, scripts, etc.

Supporting external activities, relationships, and events

Analyzing and making recommendations for the philanthropic budget, partnerships, and volunteer events, including support for the Driving Possibilities initiative

Working across internal administrative and manufacturing departments to develop and carry out communications and media activities

Facilitating media and speaking requests and events

Supporting crisis communications needs

Assisting with developing and executing strategies that build and maintain local and regional stakeholder relationships, including supporting plant leadership’s engagement in these activities

Collaborating with Internal Communications to ensure consistent messaging

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional work experience

2+ years public relations experience, including creating communication plans, press releases, story development, executive speeches, briefing documents, presentations, events, etc.

Demonstrated expertise in written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Event planning and execution experience

Previous experience leveraging project management principles

Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Ability and willingness to occasionally work after hours and weekends

Added bonus if you have

Advanced degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field

Automotive or manufacturing industry experience

Experience working with/at a public relations, marketing agency or with media outlets

What We’ll Bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

Paid holidays and paid time offReferral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more

Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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