What you'll doAs
Corporate Storyteller Specialist, you'll become part of the team that is set to reimagine the iconic Scout brand and disrupt the American pickup truck and rugged SUV marketplace. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Communications, you'll help bring the Scout Motors story to life through thoughtful, engaging, and authentic storytelling and content that connects with employees, future customers, candidates, and the communities we serve.
Working across Corporate Communications, Brand & Design, Human Resources, Production, Commercial Operations, and Executive Leadership, you'll develop compelling content that informs, inspires, and reinforces who we are as a company. From executive messaging, speeches, and internal communications to employer brand storytelling and customer communications, you'll help shape a consistent voice for Scout Motors across a wide variety of channels and audiences.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Compelling Copywriting: Partner closely with cross-functional teams, subject-matter exports, and leaders to write and edit clear, engaging, high-quality communications across a range of channels and formats.
- External Communications: Create copy for email campaigns, social media posts, Scout Stories blogs, and digital/print ads that bring Scout Motors stories to life, build brand awareness, strengthen loyalty, and support action around company priorities.
- Scripts and Storytelling: Write talking points, speeches, video scripts, event remarks, and scripted content for leaders, employees, campaigns, and company storytelling moments.
- Executive Messaging: Support executive communications by drafting and editing leadership messages, speeches, talking points, presentations, video scripts, LinkedIn posts, and other high-visibility materials that reflect Scout Motors' voice and business priorities.
- Employee Communications: Develop internal communications that help employees understand company priorities, navigate change, and stay connected to Scout Motors' strategy, culture, and milestones.
- Consistent Brand Voice: Help maintain a consistent brand voice by aligning content with brand standards, company messaging, and editorial guidelines.
- Strong Editing and Proofreading: Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, and style.
- Project Management: Juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Requires occasional in-person collaboration with Scout colleagues and travel to company meetings and events, including visits to the Scout Motors Innovation Center in Novi, Michigan, and the Scout Motors Production Center in Blythewood, South Carolina.
What you'll bringWe expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 4+ years of professional writing experience in corporate communications, copywriting, journalism, content strategy, marketing communications, or a related field.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a portfolio demonstrating versatility across multiple formats and audiences.
- Ability to translate complex business topics into clear, engaging, and accessible content.
- Strong interviewing and storytelling skills with the ability to uncover meaningful stories from across an organization.
- Experience writing for executive leaders and adapting messaging for different audiences and communication channels.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with modern communications and collaboration tools.
- Familiarity with AP Style and corporate editorial standards.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience writing for manufacturing, automotive, technology, consumer brands, or other complex organizations.
- Experience collaborating with creative teams, video production, and digital content development.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environment.
- Experience developing employer brand or culture-focused storytelling.
- Experience with Adobe design tools and/or Canva is a plus.
What you'll gainThe benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting - with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay TransparencyThis is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $85,000.00 - $105,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
