The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Create compelling blimp-focused content, manage media relationships, execute PR initiatives, and coordinate community engagement and internal communications. | Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field, with 1-2 years of experience in a communications role. | The Airship Communications & Community Specialist strengthens Goodyear’s brand by creating compelling blimp-focused content, managing media relationships, and executing high-impact PR and activation initiatives. The role drives proactive media outreach, coordinates interviews, and ensures consistent storytelling across external and internal channels. It also leads brand collaborations, community engagement, and integrated content strategies to reinforce Goodyear’s leadership. Close collaboration with Airship Operations is essential, and occasional travel is required to support media, partnerships, and PR opportunities. What You'll Do Contribute blimp-focused content to the Global Communications calendar by leading media outreach, crafting storylines, and securing interviews, including managing reporter relationships and preparing pilots. Develop and execute major blimp activations and brand collaborations, from ideation and partner evaluation to creative strategy and operational oversight, driving national visibility and brand affinity. Oversee charitable certificate reviews, lead the Toys for Tots donation drive, and coordinate community requests for blimp rides and facility tours. Create and deliver strategic internal communications across channels such as briefings, town halls, and GoodyearNOW to increase awareness of airship initiatives. Collaborate on original social media content and align narratives across campaigns, partnerships, and media outreach for cohesive storytelling. What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a communications role within a business, corporation, non-profit, or public relations firm (internships included). What Will Set You Apart Ability to confidently interact with employees at all levels and maintain a customer-focused attitude. Strong interest in learning new skills, paired with a self-starter mindset and attention to detail. Journalism and interviewing skills combined with creative vision for engaging content. Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and precision in delivering high-quality work. Additional Details Relocation Available: No Sponsorship Available: No #LI-SM1 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. 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