Job DescriptionHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTSG 12The Communications Manager, BA Americas is responsible for leading strategic and operational internal communications across Tires the Americas, with a strong focus on Fort Mill as the Americas headquarters. This role requires a proactive, self-directed communications professional who can translate business priorities into clear, timely, measurable, and engaging communication strategies for employees, leaders, and regional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, develop and execute strategic internal communications for the Americas region, applying strong storytelling across multiple channels.
- Drive proactive planning and execution by building and maintaining communication plans (including crisis), project trackers, and timelines, anticipating needs, risks and dependencies among stakeholders.
- Serve as a trusted communications advisor to leaders and stakeholders, helping to shape their communications strategy by engaging with them regularly.
- Own major employee teams, projects, events and leadership moments, including the US Corporate Social Responsibility team, All Employee Meetings and other regional leadership events.
- Apply measurement, insights, and continuous improvement throughout all tasks and projects by establishing KPIs and connecting communications activities to measurable outcomes
- Support regional and global alignment and ensure communications needs are met in both directions.
- Manage agencies, vendors, and content partners as needed
QualificationsWHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE- Bachelors Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related discipline.
- 7+ years of Communications experience
- Strong internal communications, corporate communications, or employee engagement experience.
- Ability to think strategically while also executing detailed communications plans.
- High level of ownership, accountability, follow-through, and independent judgment.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, stakeholders, and competing priorities.
- Proactive planning mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and risks.
- Strong writing, editing, storytelling, presentation, and message-development skills.
- Ability to advise and influence leaders and stakeholders with confidence.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, accurate work.
- Comfort working with ambiguity and moving projects forward without having every answer upfront.
- Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
- Ability to use data, feedback, and KPIs to evaluate communication effectiveness.
- Curiosity and adaptability with communications tools, digital platforms, templates, analytics, and emerging technologies.
- Ability to work across functions, regions, and cultures while maintaining message consistency and audience relevance.
- Continental is able to provide relocation assistance for this opportunity.
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required. Continental is able to provide visa sponsorship for current internal candidates only.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT- 10+ years related professional experience
- Graphic design proficiency
Additional InformationTHE PERKS- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
- Competitive Bonus Programs
- Employes 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
- Hybrid Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
- And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
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