Manager, External & Policy Communications

McKesson; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

External communications

Media relations

Writing

Social media management

AI adoption

Project management

Strategic storytelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy understanding

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

AI tools

Media monitoring tools

Social media platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Manager, External & Policy Communications

Locations: Dallas, Texas and Washington, DC

Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: Hybrid role

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Manager, External & Policy Communications, to join our Corporate Communications team, reporting to the Senior Director, External and Policy Communications. This position supports external & policy communications initiatives that advance enterprise priorities and strengthen the organization’s reputation.

Key Responsibilities

External Communications

• Engage with key partners, including Government Affairs, business unit marketing teams, and other stakeholders, to identify and activate opportunities, including campaigns, thought leadership, events and earned media to share McKesson’s corporate narrative with priority audiences and strengthen the company’s brand image and reputation.
• Build and execute social media strategies that strengthen McKesson’s reputation and reinforce its corporate narrative.
• Build and deliver communication materials for external audiences, using technology to streamline content creation and review.
• Provide proactive recommendations on media engagement and respond to media inquiries with approved statements in a timely and accurate fashion.

Operational Support

• Strengthen McKesson’s advanced AI‑powered communications tools and platforms real-time.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive communications tasks and pilot new solutions to enhance team productivity.
• Optimize press releases to align with our corporate narrative and ensure they are easily discoverable through AI-powered search and Large Language Model (LLM) tools.
• Lead training and maintenance of AI-powered media intelligence and monitoring tools to enhance insights and responsiveness.
• Occasional availability outside normal working hours may be required.
• 4+ years of broad communications experience across a wide range of disciplines.

Critical Skills

• Proficient with digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI and the creation of agents, to more swiftly complete communication deliverables and repeatable tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in external communications, including the ability to craft clear, accurate messaging for external audiences.
• Experienced in media relations, including developing newsworthy storylines, preparing spokespeople, building reporter relationships, and coordinating proactive and reactive press engagement.
• Skilled in organizing logistics, managing timelines, and ensuring successful execution of campaigns and activities.
• Outstanding writing and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in social media management, including developing strategies, creating content, engaging audiences, and analyzing performance across platforms.
• Understanding of the policy landscape to inform messaging and support strategic decision-making.
• Self-directed and able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and build productive relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams, build productive relationships, and champion AI adoption.

Education

• 4-year degree in communications, journalism, business, or a related field.

Minimum Education & Typical Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.