Director of External & Policy Communications

McKesson; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Manager of External & Policy Communications to lead external storytelling, media relations, and policy-aligned messaging across multiple audiences. The role combines traditional press work with AI-powered tools to optimize content and engagement.

The position sits in a hybrid work model with locations in Dallas, TX and Washington, DC, requiring strong writing, project management, and cross-team collaboration to advance McKesson's corporate narrative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in communications, journalism, business or related field.
• 4+ years in communications or PR with external focus.
• Experience crafting external messaging and media engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external communications campaigns with partners and stakeholders.
• Lead AI-enabled communications tools adoption and streamline content workflows.
• Coordinate media relations, spokespeople, and proactive/reactive press engagement.

Skills

AI tools adoption

External communications

Media relations

Campaign management

Social media strategy

Writing & proofreading

Policy landscape

Multi-project management

Education

4-year degree in communications/journalism/business

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Manager of External & Policy Communications to lead external storytelling, media relations, and policy-aligned messaging across multiple audiences. The role combines traditional press work with AI-powered tools to optimize content and engagement.

The position sits in a hybrid work model with locations in Dallas, TX and Washington, DC, requiring strong writing, project management, and cross-team collaboration to advance McKesson's corporate narrative.