Media Relations Manager

Inside the Role

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a startingsalary range of$128,000- $164,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include 401kcompany contribution with company match up to8% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays;8 weekspaidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• People Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop a team of communications professionals; set clear goals, provide regular feedback, support professional growth, and foster a high-performing team culture.

• Strategic Narrative Development: Lead the development of proactive, targeted media strategies and compelling narratives around DTNA's products, innovations, and business priorities, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and subjectmatter experts.

• Media Relations Leadership: Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and outlets; oversee media outreach, pitching, and response strategies to drive accurate, highimpact coverage.

• Global & CrossFunctional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders across DTNA and the global Daimler Truck organization, including Product, Brand Marketing, Engineering, Legal, and Executive Leadership, to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment of messaging across regions.

• Media Events & Programs: Lead the planning and execution of complex inperson and virtual media events, including product launches, rideanddrives, media briefings, interviews, press conferences, and trade shows.

• Spokesperson & Executive Support: Serve as a spokesperson for DTNA when appropriate and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders; develop talking points, Q&As, briefing materials, and provide media training and interview preparation.

• Media Inquiry Management: Oversee timely, accurate responses to media inquiries, coordinating closely with subjectmatter experts and leadership, particularly on sensitive or highrisk topics.

• Integrated Communications: Drive integrated communication strategies that connect external media efforts with internal communications and social media to amplify impact and ensure message consistency.

• Agency & Partner Leadership: Manage external agencies and partners, setting clear direction, ensuring strategic alignment, and maximizing value and performance.

• Measurement & Optimization: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate communication effectiveness, using insights to continuously refine strategies and improve outcomes.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Political Science, or related field required.

• 8 years of relevant experience required.

• People Management Experience: Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing team members, including setting priorities and managing performance.

• Media Relations Expertise: Proven experience working with journalists, managing media inquiries, writing press materials, and leading media events.

• Strategic Communications: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective communication strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Project Management: Strong capability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously, often under tight timelines.

• Writing & Editing: Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across press releases, executive messaging, speeches, and briefing materials.

• Accuracy & Judgment: High attention to detail and sound judgment to ensure delivery of accurate, clear, and meaningful information, particularly in sensitive situations.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Global Communications: Experience working in a global or matrixed organization and collaborating with international stakeholders.

• Leadership Presence: Confidence advising senior leaders and representing the communications function in crossfunctional and executive settings.

• Resourceful: Ability find solutions and make the most of available information and resources. Adaptable and flexible with a keen sense of when to appropriately adjust strategy and thinking.

• Creativity: A demonstrated ability to inspire creative thinking within a team and apply innovative approaches to media relations and storytelling.

• Agility: Experience leading teams through fastchanging situations, shifting priorities, or highpressure environments.

• Proactive Mindset: Ability to anticipate issues, identify opportunities, and empower team members to take initiative.

• Crisis Communications Experience: Experience leading or supporting teams through crisis or sensitive communications to protect and strengthen corporate reputation.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.