Marketing Communications Manager Jobs in Michigan
Marketing Communications Manager jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with demand concentrated in automotive, healthcare, financial services, and higher education sectors and roles available from entry-level coordinator through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where employers like Ford Motor Company, Spectrum Health, and Dow Chemical have long maintained substantial marketing functions. Content strategy, digital and integrated campaign management, and internal communications are the specialties appearing most reliably in Michigan postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
In this position...
- Campaign Development: Support the Integrated Services organization by translating key initiatives into integrated, cross-team marketing campaigns for Tier 1 web, including any promotional campaigns.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Lead communication efforts between Integrated Services, Global Digital, Media Communications, Global Media & Partnerships, and our agency partners (WPP) to ensure all marketing communications align with Ford Brand & Integrated Services priorities.
- Campaign Management: Spearhead the creation of briefs and Go-To-Market (GTM) execution for key annual pulses, specifically new product(s) enhancements and targeted audience campaigns.
What you'll do...
- Campaign Development: Support the Integrated Services organization by translating key initiatives into integrated, cross-team marketing campaigns for Tier 1 web, including any promotional campaigns.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Lead communication efforts between Integrated Services, Global Digital, Media Communications, Global Media & Partnerships, and our agency partners (WPP) to ensure all marketing communications align with Ford Brand & Integrated Services priorities.
- Campaign Management: Spearhead the creation of briefs and Go-To-Market (GTM) execution for key annual pulses, specifically new product(s) enhancements and targeted audience campaigns.
- Asset Creation: Collaborate with internal Marketing Communications and agency partners to develop Tier 1 digital assets that support key brand or product moments.
- Go-To-Market Coordination: Assist with Go-To-Market efforts and personalization on digital properties for consumer/owner high-visibility incentives that require dedicated paid media support.
- Incentive Messaging: Partner with Integrated Services and Media key stakeholders to coordinate and capture complex program and audience data requirements and translate it into clear, compelling consumer offer messaging.
- Agency Enablement: Organize and streamline incentive information for agency partners, ensuring they can easily digest data to create Tier 1 marketing assets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, advertising, or project management.
- Familiarity with the agency/client relationship model is highly preferred.
Even better, you may have...
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and maintain organized workflows.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to "translate" technical incentive data into consumer-friendly language.
- Extreme attention to detail is required for managing incentive accuracy and campaign brief requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data organization).
- Must possess the ability to distill complex, technical information (like incentive programs) into simple, persuasive consumer messaging. You should be equally comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders as you are collaborating with creative agency teams.
- Ability to build relationships across different tiers of the organization and with external partners.
- A "self-starter" mentality with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift based on market needs.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more.
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
- Tuition assistance.
- Established and active employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid LI-RZ1
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
In this position...
- Campaign Development: Support the Integrated Services organization by translating key initiatives into integrated, cross-team marketing campaigns for Tier 1 web, including any promotional campaigns.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Lead communication efforts between Integrated Services, Global Digital, Media Communications, Global Media & Partnerships, and our agency partners (WPP) to ensure all marketing communications align with Ford Brand & Integrated Services priorities.
- Campaign Management: Spearhead the creation of briefs and Go-To-Market (GTM) execution for key annual pulses, specifically new product(s) enhancements and targeted audience campaigns.
What you'll do...
- Campaign Development: Support the Integrated Services organization by translating key initiatives into integrated, cross-team marketing campaigns for Tier 1 web, including any promotional campaigns.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Lead communication efforts between Integrated Services, Global Digital, Media Communications, Global Media & Partnerships, and our agency partners (WPP) to ensure all marketing communications align with Ford Brand & Integrated Services priorities.
- Campaign Management: Spearhead the creation of briefs and Go-To-Market (GTM) execution for key annual pulses, specifically new product(s) enhancements and targeted audience campaigns.
- Asset Creation: Collaborate with internal Marketing Communications and agency partners to develop Tier 1 digital assets that support key brand or product moments.
- Go-To-Market Coordination: Assist with Go-To-Market efforts and personalization on digital properties for consumer/owner high-visibility incentives that require dedicated paid media support.
- Incentive Messaging: Partner with Integrated Services and Media key stakeholders to coordinate and capture complex program and audience data requirements and translate it into clear, compelling consumer offer messaging.
- Agency Enablement: Organize and streamline incentive information for agency partners, ensuring they can easily digest data to create Tier 1 marketing assets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, advertising, or project management.
- Familiarity with the agency/client relationship model is highly preferred.
Even better, you may have...
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and maintain organized workflows.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to "translate" technical incentive data into consumer-friendly language.
- Extreme attention to detail is required for managing incentive accuracy and campaign brief requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data organization).
- Must possess the ability to distill complex, technical information (like incentive programs) into simple, persuasive consumer messaging. You should be equally comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders as you are collaborating with creative agency teams.
- Ability to build relationships across different tiers of the organization and with external partners.
- A "self-starter" mentality with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift based on market needs.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more.
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
- Tuition assistance.
- Established and active employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid LI-RZ1
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The qualifications that appear most often in marketing communications manager jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
- Five or more years of marketing communications experience including campaign management
- Demonstrated experience with content strategy, copywriting, and brand messaging
- Proficiency with marketing automation platforms and digital analytics tools
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including product, sales, and design
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously
Marketing Communications Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a marketing communications manager in Michigan?
Marketing communications managers in Michigan typically need a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism, followed by several years of progressively responsible experience in communications or marketing roles. There is no state-issued license required in Michigan. Employers in the automotive and healthcare sectors often favor candidates with industry-specific experience, and certifications from organizations like the Public Relations Society of America strengthen competitiveness in the Michigan market.
How much do marketing communications managers make in Michigan?
Marketing communications managers in Michigan earn a median of about $138,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,260 for the lowest 10% to over $222,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire marketing communications managers in Michigan?
Employers hiring marketing communications managers in Michigan right now include CMU Health, Xtend, and Chapel Pointe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's strong automotive, healthcare, and financial services industries generate steady demand for communications professionals at companies with large regional headquarters and corporate communications functions.
Which Michigan cities have the most marketing communications manager jobs?
The cities with the most marketing communications manager openings in Michigan are Saginaw, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids. Detroit dominates the distribution as home to major automotive headquarers and large financial and healthcare employers, while Grand Rapids draws from its dense healthcare and manufacturing base, and Ann Arbor benefits from the University of Michigan and its surrounding research and technology ecosystem.
Are there remote marketing communications manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of marketing communications manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that most of the work involves writing, campaign planning, and digital collaboration rather than on-site production. Content strategy, digital communications, and corporate messaging roles are the areas most commonly offered with remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a marketing communications manager in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a communications coordinator or marketing associate role at a Michigan employer and building toward management from within. Large Michigan healthcare systems like Henry Ford Health and Beaumont Health run structured marketing rotations, and automotive manufacturers including General Motors offer early-career corporate communications programs. A portfolio of real campaign work, whether from internships, university projects, or freelance clients, carries significant weight with Michigan hiring managers in the absence of full-time experience.
Where can I find and apply to marketing communications manager jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to marketing communications manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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