Company

Cox Automotive - USACommunicationsCorporate Communications Specialist IIIndividual ContributorHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the weekYes, 5% of the timeDay

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $65,500.00 - $98,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented communications professional to join our Corporate Communications team supporting Fleet Services and FleetNet America. This role will focus on field communications, partnering with Marketing and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a skilled, organized and a highly collaborative communicator with a passion for storytelling and a knack for consolidating information in a clear, concise and digestible way.

** This hybrid position will require coming into the Atlanta office two days/week. (Wednesday's and a second day of your choice.)**

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Field Communications: Develop and execute communication strategies to keep managers and frontline employees informed and engaged.
• Content Development: Draft internal and external communications, including emails, newsletters, presentations, and team member spotlight stories.
• Visual Storytelling: Create engaging content such as infographics, video, and other multimedia assets to enhance communication efforts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with key internal teams, including Operations, HR, and Marketing, to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
• Media Relations Support: Help contribute to external stories about team members and company news, working with external agencies and reporters on delivery,
• Project Management: Support communication initiatives, campaigns, and special projects to align with business objectives.
• Measurement & Reporting: Track the effectiveness of communication efforts and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Communications administration: Regularly log and track communications activity, assist in creating monthly editorial calendar, as well as build and maintain email distribution lists for communications.
• Special projects: Assist with special projects, communication plan execution, or other communications initiatives as needed on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years experience; or 6 years experience in a related field
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Open-minded, flexible, adaptable to change and strong team player.
• Superb writing and editing skills and a strong sense of narrative and story-telling.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Able to treat confidential material appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design/video editing tool experience (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms).
• Experience in trucking / transportation industry a plus.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.