Senior GA & Policy Communications Lead

Johnson Johnson; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday pay

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications to be located in New Brunswick, NJ or Washington, D.C. The role advances policy priorities through external communications and reports to the Director, Enterprise Strategic Response.

The position partners with GA&P leaders and leads development of plans, media engagement and messaging to ensure clear understanding of the Company’s positions. A bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in communications are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of professional experience in communications, public affairs or media relations with a strong track record.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships and collaborate across multi-functional teams to proactively advance GA&P priorities.
• Prepare external communications strategies in response to policy and government inquiries.
• Manage the development and production of communications materials including statements, talking points, press releases and digital content.
• Coordinate internal teams to align positions and messaging on emerging topics.
• Monitor and assess external comms and media environment related to GA&P priorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media outlets, especially policy and political trades.
• Manage agency relationships to support strategy development and execution.
• Mentor colleagues and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Relationship management

Media relations

Policy communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications to be located in New Brunswick, NJ or Washington, D.C. The role advances policy priorities through external communications and reports to the Director, Enterprise Strategic Response.

The position partners with GA&P leaders and leads development of plans, media engagement and messaging to ensure clear understanding of the Company’s positions. A bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in communications are required.