Corporate Communications Manager

Motorola Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health care benefits

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

Learning & development opportunities

Retirement benefits

Stock grants & stock purchase plans

Job summary

Motorola Solutions seeks an experienced Corporate Communications professional to lead strategic storytelling, media relations, and executive communications on a global scale. You will drive thought leadership through campaigns, orchestrate interviews and press materials, and partner with Investor Relations to activate quarterly earnings narratives.

Ideal candidates excel at high-stakes storytelling, managing deadlines, and navigating a complex corporate environment while elevating the company's

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR or journalism.
• Strong writing ability and executive communication skills.
• Proven track record in media relations and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate communications initiatives for executive thought leadership and campaigns.
• Lead media pitching, interviews and story ideation in collaboration with Investor Relations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for executives across owned and earned media.

Skills

Strategic storytelling

Media relations

Executive communications

Writing & editing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or English

Job description

• This role sits in the Corporate Communications department and reports to the Head of Corporate Communications
• You’ll drive corporate communications initiatives such as executive thought leadership, media pitching, staffing interviews or brainstorming the next great campaign strategy by leveraging key company milestones
• You will partner with Investor Relations to support quarterly earnings activation and investor newsletter content development to elevate key storylines
• Develop and implement strategic thought leadership plans for company executives, serving as an advisor and identifying trends/topics where leaders can contribute their perspective across owned and earned media, and speaking engagements
• Work collaboratively with the wider global media and communications team and internal stakeholders to proactively identify, develop and pursue story ideas that showcase the company’s leadership in technology and innovation, and promote executive stakeholders as experts
• Draft media relations materials including pitches, briefing materials, corporate press releases, and contributed content demonstrating writing excellence throughout
• Support key initiatives such as company earnings and investment-related news, gathering feedback across executive-level stakeholders and translating it into a well thought out communications plan
• Cultivate relationships with key national and financial media writers and broadcast producers
• Generate top-tier media coverage, coordinating interviews from start to finish with executive spokespeople
• Track external media coverage and report on the success metrics. Support media monitoring and measurement, using the insights to guide future planning

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

This position is an opportunity for a seasoned corporate communications professional with a passion for strategic storytelling, writing and tier-1 media relations to help drive the company’s profile and reputation globallyCandidates should have a strong interest in corporate profiling, media relations, storytelling and a proficiency in listed company financial communicationsYou should be a creative thinker that has a track record of turning your original ideas into high-impact external media successes. Strong writing and communication skills are a mustBelieves in a people-first culture and inspires excellence, thinking differently and creativityExhibits polished executive presence and strong judgmentAbility to navigate a complex, matrixed organizationOutstanding writing, editing and proofreading skillsMedia savvy and passion for media relations; hunger for securing top-tier coverage and the ability to successfully executeDetailed-oriented project manager who can work well under pressure to meet deadlinesUnderstanding of public company financial reporting and associated media storyline opportunitiesOperations-minded. Has a track record of identifying and implementing processes that drive efficiencies and build alignmentStrategic thinker who can build a network, gather information and translate it into a clear communications plan that aligns with the company’s objectives8+ years of experience with a corporate communications department, PR agency or seasoned business journalistStrong writing ability and prior corporate experience is requiredBachelor’s degree; journalism, communications or English majors preferredLegal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. (GC/CITIZEN ONLY)