Advisor, Product Communications

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Corporate Headquarters, Atlanta, GA (On-site)

Job Type Full-time

Experience Senior

Posted 1 month ago

On-site Senior Level

About Us

Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. We are looking for diverse, top-notch individuals to join the Mercedes-Benz team.

Job Overview

The Advisor, Product Communications develops and executes strategic product communications for Mercedes-Benz USA initiatives, focusing on product launches, media engagement and event execution. The role covers messaging for the Mercedes-Benz product lineup, electric charging network expansion, and future technologies and products for passenger cars and vans.

Responsibilities include writing and editing press releases, coordinating communication strategy with internal departments, engaging with media, and supporting communications initiatives through vendor coordination, budget management and event logistics. The advisor also works with press fleet colleagues to manage nationwide media vehicle deployments and align product messaging, media requirements and event objectives.

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of media events, product showcases and communications initiatives, including venue coordination, attendee management, travel arrangements, onsite logistics and event operations.
Manage event and communications budgets, including forecasting, invoice processing, reconciliations, purchase orders, Statements of Work, Service Level Agreements, contracts and vendor approvals.
Manage communications vendors and agency partners, including reporting providers, event partners, travel vendors and logistics suppliers.
Manage media relations, including outreach, responding to media inquiries, preparing spokespersons for interviews, managing event invitations and supporting media engagement activities.
Manage communications reporting and analytics, including Cision and other reporting tools, KPI tracking, media monitoring and executive reporting.
Write and edit press releases, develop media kits, prepare messaging materials and support communications content development.
Collaborate with IT and external partners to maintain and enhance Mercedes-Benz USA media platforms, press sites and communications tools.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure consistent messaging across channels.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or Business Administration.

Prior experience in automotive communications, product marketing or communication-related roles.
Experience working with media and managing product launches.
Five to eight years of relevant experience in business, communications, compliance, event planning, information technology, marketing, public relations, purchasing or vendor management.
Strong writing and editing skills, media relations and PR strategy experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines and remain calm and solution-oriented during high-pressure situations.

Benefits

Benefits may include health benefits, retirement, flextime, mobility offers, employee discounts, coaching, annual profit share, parking, public transport, near-site childcare and a canteen or café.