Product & Technology Communications

About the role

Job Description Work Arrangement This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to HQ Building in Shanghai, China full time. The Role - The Communications team at General Motors focuses on impact and driving transformation through storytelling. We engage with media, employees, influencers, stakeholders and consumers to amplify our company’s reputation and our products and services. We are broad thinkers, team-first and subject matter experts in our field. We collaborate across the business, lead with insights and always ask how we can use communications to add value to the enterprise. We are looking for a product & technology communicator that will be specialized in storytelling for GM’s vehicles, brand identity and technological advancements in China, spanning internal and external communications. This role will help shape how GM’s products and innovation are understood by key audiences, with a focus on vehicle launches, product positioning and integrated brand narratives. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate product and technology advancements into clear, compelling and differentiated communications strategies and content. What You’ll Do - Covers communications about vehicle launches, product positioning, and brand campaigns. Develops narratives for EV, ICE, AV, and software innovations. Works closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to translate product advancements into compelling internal/external messaging. Engages with media, employees, influencers, stakeholders, and consumers to amplify product differentiation and brand reputation. Develops external thought leadership and public affairs strategies for executives (e.g., S&S, Brand, and Engineering Executives). Expertise Takes broad challenges and, through independent professionally developed analysis, identifies and analyses options, and breaks them down into initiatives capable of implementation. Identifies opportunities and proposes solutions to improve internal processes, services, and structures to support functional strategies. Uses advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques to resolve a wide range of non-standard problems. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Complexity Identifies and devises solutions based on limited information and precedent. Uses evaluation and judgement to solve problems that are new to the organization and require a deep level of experience and strategic thought to create a solution. Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with subject matter and often require persuasion. Uses data and analysis to demonstrate the value of a project, anticipating, and addressing objections and or concerns. Often effects change in broader functional area without direct exercise of command, using persuasion in situations where reaching agreement may be hindered by differing opinions, past practices, or experiences. Impact Challenges and problems are of a diverse scope with multiple moving parts, where developing a plan and viewing the whole picture is a significant challenge itself. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points. Owns the development and delivery of solutions, driving cross team and group efforts. Leads by example, taking responsibility for their own actions, acknowledging mistakes, and holding themselves accountable for achieving goals. Addresses and evaluates a diverse range of issues using innovative methods and proposing alternative approaches. Serves as a mentor to more junior level employees, providing coaching and guidance on difficult issues. Has significant operational impact across their function. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​​  Competencies: Storytelling Data Judgment Content Creation Customer Orientation Results Focused Stakeholder Orientation Timely Problem Solving Skills Journalism Social Engagement Cross-Functional Work Integrated Marketing Communications Communication Strategy Development 



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