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Daimler Truck North America · 6 days ago

Director, Corporate Communications

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications, the senior-most communications leader responsible for shaping and executing the company's communications strategy. This role focuses on reputation management, executive communications, media relations, crisis response, and employee engagement.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Develop and lead DTNA’s comprehensive communications strategy, ensuring alignment with Daimler Truck’s global brand and messaging

Serve as a strategic advisor to DTNA’s President & CEO and senior leadership team. Craft speeches, presentations, and messaging for internal and external audiences

Act as DTNA’s Company Spokesperson by managing relationships with key North American media outlets and journalists. Oversee press releases, media events, and proactive storytelling to enhance DTNA’s reputation

Drive employee engagement through effective internal communications, including town halls, newsletters, corporate events and leadership messaging

Lead communication response during crises or sensitive issues, ensuring timely, transparent, and coordinated messaging

Position DTNA as a North American industry thought leader through strategic content, executive visibility, and participation in key industry forums

Lead and develop a high-performing communications team. Foster collaboration across departments and with global counterparts

Work closely with Daimler Truck AG’s global communications team to ensure consistency and leverage global campaigns and resources

Qualification

Corporate CommunicationsMedia RelationsCrisis CommunicationsExecutive CommunicationsDigital MediaStorytellingLeadershipEmployee EngagementStrategic ContentPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; Master's preferred

10+ years of experience in corporate communications, marketing communications or a combination of experiences with heavy emphasis on internal and external communications, preferably in heavy duty truck industry or closely related industry

Proven leadership in managing complex communications strategies across global organizations

Exceptional writing, storytelling, and presentation skills

Experience in media relations, crisis communications, and executive support

Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms

Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence at all levels

Benefits

Annual variable pay bonus program

Company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card

401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age

Non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay

Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays per calendar year

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance program

Volunteer paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Company

Daimler Truck North America

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Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.

Founded in 1940

Portland, Oregon, USA

10001+ employees

https://northamerica.daimlertruck.com

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