Global Marketing & Communications Co-op- Auburn Hills 2026

Position: Global Marketing Communications Co-Op

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global, leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

About the role

The student program at Nexteer Automotive provides high-potential students with meaningful opportunities to apply their classroom knowledge in a professional setting, gaining hands-on skills and industry exposure. For more about our student program and careers at Nexteer, visit www.nexteer.com/careers.

Nexteer’s Global Marketing and Communications team manages all global external communications for the company, including marketing, advertising, media relations, digital and social communications, branding and creative development such as brochures, videos, animations and infographics. As a Global Marketing and Communications co-op, you’ll play a key role in crafting compelling content, managing the company’s social media, planning impactful events, and more.

This part-time, year-round position offers flexibility during the academic year (20-32 hours per week) with potential for full-time work during summer and breaks.  This role may be based in Auburn Hills or Saginaw, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital & Social Communications: Help manage the company website and global social media channels, including content updates, post creation, and campaign support.
• Media Relations: Assist with writing press releases and media advisories to promote company activities and achievements.
• Project Management: Support the planning and execution of various marketing communication projects (such as presentations, calendars and events) and processes by working with other internal departments and external vendors.
• Strategic Planning: Assist with development of communication plans for various initiatives (such as sustainability, recruiting, etc.) to build our brand with key external audiences.
• Graphic Design Support: Work with the team’s Brand Manager / Graphic Designer to leverage creative assets such as infographics, videos, animations, etc. across various communication channels such as website, social media, executive presentations and more.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Highly professional demeanor with ability and confidence to interface with all levels of the company - including senior leadership.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Experience with managing company social media channels and websites is a plus.
• Bonus skills (not required but a plus): Graphic design, web design, photography, basic HTML, and/or video production/editing.
• Optional: Students are encouraged to submit a portfolio for review.

Job Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, Communication Design, or Multimedia Design.
• Must have ability to commute to Auburn Hills and maintain full-time student status (12+ credits during Fall/Winter semesters).
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Available to work 20-32 hours per week during the academic year, with potential for full-time hours in summer and breaks.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the U.S. without requiring current or future sponsorship.

This position offers the potential opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

Join us and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment where your ideas make an impact!

About Nexteer

As an automotive supplier, Nexteer is accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting through our industry-leading steering, driveline and software solutions. You’ve likely experienced our steering or driveline products in a car, SUV or truck you’ve driven because we sell our systems to 60+ OEMs around the world – including GM, Ford, Stellantis, VW and BMW.

We are committed to relentless innovation at all our locations around the world. We began in Michigan 120 years ago and have since expanded to 40+ facilities globally. Our world headquarters is in Auburn Hills, MI, and Saginaw, MI is home to our US Technical Center and four manufacturing plants. We are committed to Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility and are very active in giving back to our local communities. For more about Nexteer, visit www.nexteer.com.

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please email careers@nexteer.com. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.