Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who We’re Looking For

Toyota Motor North America’s Corporate Communications division in Plano, TX, is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Internal Communications Analyst with strong writing, editing and content management skills.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support “One Toyota” internal communications initiatives by developing written and visual content for Toyota’s team member website and other internal channels in partnership with various stakeholders, including HR, Legal, Manufacturing and Sales, Toyota’s Senior Management team, Dealers and others.

Reporting to the Internal Communications Manager, the person in this role will support Corporate Communications’ objective to develop innovative communications programs for Toyota team members that promote transparency and open communication across the company while enhancing trust and collaboration in the spirit of “One Toyota.”

What You’ll Be Doing

Produce high-quality content and graphics for corporate use
Internal and external audience via the One Toyota Internal Communications Platform
External audience via Toyota and Lexus Newsrooms, Toyota.com
Collaborate with Internal Comms team members to develop new ways to tell stories. The goal is to inform, entertain and engage team members with a focus on advocacy.
Collaborate with Internal Comms team members to determine distribution channels, scheduling and analytics
Serve as One Toyota internal communications platform co-editor with duties that include editing, writing headlines, creating graphics and posting daily content.
Assist with global adoption of the One Toyota internal communications in areas such as Latin America, Europe and other locations where Toyota has operations.
Serve as a global excellence center lead for Toyota’s 14 North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs) in the One Toyota internal communications environment.
Support Toyota North America Business Update meetings – producing content and promotion on internal channels.
Write news briefs, feature stories and social media content covering Toyota’s products, people, business and advanced technology/mobility initiatives
Develop and pitch story ideas
Research subject matter
Interview sources. Build strong working relationships with sources
Get story approvals using diplomatic skills to balance desires of sources and needs of readers
Proofread and fact check stories
Write and distribute internal broadcast emails (i.e. Fast Facts, Office of the CEO)
Collaborate with publications, Toyota Newsroom, social media and intranet team members

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or closely related field, or equivalent professional work experience in journalism or communications
3+ years of experience in journalism, public relations, or corporate communications (portfolio required to be submitted with application)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Keen attention to detail and accuracy
Prior experience with content creation, storytelling and employee advocacy
Previous experience interacting and building trusted relationships across all levels of the company
Previous experience meeting deadlines and working quickly while juggling multiple assignments
Experience using AP Style guidelines
Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
Previous experience with graphic design, Adobe Suite, Canva and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Added Bonus If You Have

Understanding of automotive industry and products
Experience writing for online audiences and social media platforms
Experience measuring and reporting content results
Photoshop skills
Video production and editing experience
On-camera broadcast experience

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

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