External & Policy Communications Lead

McKesson; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Manager of External & Policy Communications to join our Corporate Communications team in a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX and Washington, DC. You will drive external and policy communications that advance enterprise priorities and strengthen the organization’s reputation.

Responsibilities include leading external campaigns, managing media relations, crafting clear messaging, and leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and discovery.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of broad communications experience across multiple disciplines.
• Experience in external communications and media relations, with ability to craft clear messaging for external audiences.
• Proven ability to write and edit with high accuracy and strong proofreading skills.
• Experience building and executing social media strategies to support corporate narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead external and policy communications initiatives to advance enterprise priorities.
• Develop and execute social media strategies to strengthen McKesson’s brand and narrative.
• Create compelling external communication materials and optimize for AI-powered discovery.
• Provide proactive media engagement guidance and respond to inquiries with approved statements.

Skills

External communications

Media relations

Writing

Social media management

AI adoption

Project management

Strategic storytelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy understanding

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

AI tools

Media monitoring tools

Social media platforms

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Manager of External & Policy Communications to join our Corporate Communications team in a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX and Washington, DC. You will drive external and policy communications that advance enterprise priorities and strengthen the organization’s reputation.

Responsibilities include leading external campaigns, managing media relations, crafting clear messaging, and leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and discovery.