What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Affairs Specialist II position at GM Financial?
Overview
Why GM Financial?GM Financial is the wholly-owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
Responsibilities
About the role:Public Affairs Specialist II at GM Financial supports and contributes to the execution of the company's public and governmental affairs and media relations strategies, helping drive dialogue, build relationships, and create story-telling opportunities with key stakeholders internally and externally in addition to policymakers to elevate the GM Financial brand and support our parent company, General Motors. An ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can brainstorm ideas, collaborate with others, develop strategic concepts, analyze legislation, compose thorough and informative briefings, and craft meaningful, compelling messages that inspire the target audience to take a desired action.
Qualifications
What makes you a dream candidate?
- Support the company's public affairs program through background research and development of briefing materials for select industry groups and key policy stakeholders to help drive thoughtful, enterprise-aligned strategies and initiatives that advance company interests and our brand
- Possess an advanced understanding of federal, state and local political landscapes and issues
- Write, edit and disseminate briefings and communications to internal and external stakeholders, including policymakers
- Monitor media coverage and proactively identify opportunistic communication possibilities
- Create cross-channel content that can be used in a variety of ways, including company listings, website copy, blogs, social media posts and digital communications, incorporating best practices for search engine optimization (SEO)
- Support execution of activities related to the company's financial literacy and other community engagement programs
- Strong, proven written and oral communication skills
- Excellent and efficient working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel (any experience with Adobe suite is a plus)
- Ability to make independent decisions, demonstrate leadership ability and build relationships
- Must be comfortable working both independently and as a team
Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in political science, public policy, communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, mass communications or related discipline required
- 4 years of experience in government relations, corporate communication, public relations, or journalism experience preferred
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office
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Salary : $59,700 - $110,500