Communications Manager, Product Management

Medline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medline is seeking an experienced internal communications leader in the Chicago area. You will lead the development and execution of communications plans, produce content for the intranet, and manage campaigns across the organization to inform, support, and inspire employees.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, measure performance, and explore new platforms to enhance internal messaging for employees and the sales force, including video support for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 7+ years in a communications-related field
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills required
• Experience with corporate intranets and digital tools
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating solutions
• Experience analyzing and reporting data to drive outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement internal communications plans and campaigns
• Measure content performance and provide insights
• Write content for the intranet News section to engage employees
• Manage the corporate intranet and provide division support
• Identify new tools/platforms to improve internal messaging
• Disseminate timely information to employees and sales teams
• Support video needs for senior leaders with scripting and coordination

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Intranet platforms (SharePoint)

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Journalism/Communications/PR background

Tools

SharePoint Office 365

Job description

Job Summary

Lead, develop, and implement communications plans, pieces (feature articles, interviews, scripts, presentations etc.) and policies to ensure employees are informed, supported and inspired. Support enterprise-wide communications and platforms including our intranet The Source, the Medline Knowledge Management platform. Help identify and develop business cases/ requirements for new internal communications platforms, lead and manage internal communications campaigns and launches.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the daily implementation of internal communications plans and help make strategic recommendations and develop content that ensures superior delivery of communication programs and tactics within the organization.
• Measure, analyze, and report out on content performance and trends to guide data-driven decision making.
• Write original content for the company intranet's news section that builds employee engagement, helps teams understand the company's goals and vision, highlights key successes and showcases valued behavior and leadership at Medline.
• Provide daily management of corporate intranet and division support through content loading, creation, formatting, testing and troubleshooting.
• Identify new opportunities, tools and platforms to drive Medline's internal communications messaging to employees and sales force.
• Develop and disseminate timely and accurate information to Medline employees and sale teams, using print and electronic communications and regularly reports results.
• Produce and/or assist in the conceptualisation, design and implementation of assigned communication materials including online or email newsletters, scripts, intranet postings.
• Supports senior sales leaders with internal video needs, including any talk points, scripting, partnering with multimedia team and more.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Certification / Licensure: None required.
• Work Experience: At least 7 years of experience in a communications-related field of work.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Experience and/or interest with Corporate intranets (SharePoint Office 365 preferred) & other digital communications tools.
  • Strong writing, proofing and editing skills required.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating teams to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.
  • Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or relevant field.

Compensation and Benefits

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $92,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.

For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you're a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.