East Region Communications Manager

Join the Communications team trusted with promoting and protecting the reputation of a leading global automaker and mobility provider. At Stellantis, we are looking for a seasoned communications professional to lead strategic storytelling and brand engagement across the East Region, based in New York City. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of media, culture, and innovation-bringing together broadcast communications, lifestyle media, and creator partnerships to elevate our brand presence. You'll play a key role in shaping how our brand shows up locally, regionally, and nationally through compelling content, media relations, and high-impact events.

As the East Region Communications Manager, you'll oversee regional brand activations, manage relationships with automotive press associations, and collaborate with internal teams to support business priorities. You'll be responsible for developing and executing integrated communications strategies that resonate with diverse audiences-from media to influencers and consumers. If you're passionate about storytelling, energized by fast-paced environments, and ready to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and execute integrated communications plans that support regional business priorities and enhance brand reputation
• Support national broadcast communications with strong relationships to secure corporate, brand and product segments as needed
• Lead communications and coordination of regional fleet, including launches, updates, and operational storytelling
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional automotive press associations
• Identify and cultivate relationships with lifestyle media and content creators to expand brand reach and relevance across diverse audiences
• Support product and brand storytelling efforts to extend news-making moments between reveal and launch periods
• Manage media relations and local PR efforts, including proactive storytelling and reactive issues management
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field
• 7+ years of experience in communications, preferably in a regional or field-based role for automotive or lifestyle/travel sectors, with established media relationships
• Must be curious, proactive and performance driven, with the ability to work autonomously, prioritize and work under pressure
• Experience designing and executing multiple simultaneous strategic external communications plans and programs that drive awareness, engagement, and brand credibility
• Expert relationship builder that can confidently engage with media, analysts, and senior internal stakeholders to represent and communicate complex product, corporate and brand stories
• Experience managing lifestyle media and creator/influencer relations
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats and platforms that engage multiple audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization while exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality
• Familiarity with fleet operations or automotive industry communications
• Agency experience is a plus

Join the Communications team trusted with promoting and protecting the reputation of a leading global automaker and mobility provider. At Stellantis, we are looking for a seasoned communications professional to lead strategic storytelling and brand engagement across the East Region, based in New York City. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of media, culture, and innovation-bringing together broadcast communications, lifestyle media, and creator partnerships to elevate our brand presence. You'll play a key role in shaping how our brand shows up locally, regionally, and nationally through compelling content, media relations, and high-impact events.

As the East Region Communications Manager, you'll oversee regional brand activations, manage relationships with automotive press associations, and collaborate with internal teams to support business priorities. You'll be responsible for developing and executing integrated communications strategies that resonate with diverse audiences-from media to influencers and consumers. If you're passionate about storytelling, energized by fast-paced environments, and ready to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and execute integrated communications plans that support regional business priorities and enhance brand reputation
• Support national broadcast communications with strong relationships to secure corporate, brand and product segments as needed
• Lead communications and coordination of regional fleet, including launches, updates, and operational storytelling
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional automotive press associations
• Identify and cultivate relationships with lifestyle media and content creators to expand brand reach and relevance across diverse audiences
• Support product and brand storytelling efforts to extend news-making moments between reveal and launch periods
• Manage media relations and local PR efforts, including proactive storytelling and reactive issues management
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.