Sr Manager of Executive Communications

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Chicago seeks an experienced writer to lead executive and CEO communications within the Employee Communications team based at the Chicago headquarters.

You will translate complex business priorities into clear narratives, shaping content for global town halls, keynotes and leadership events while partnering with HR and senior leaders to ensure consistent messaging across internal and external channels.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in executive or corporate communications.
• Direct experience partnering with C-suite executives on communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with AP Style and brand standards.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder relationship management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, English or related field.
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive communications for announcements, thought leadership and messaging.
• Shape executive content and positioning for town halls and leadership events.
• Lead CEO narrative across corporate social channels with collaboration teams.
• Manage communications for organizational changes and leadership announcements.
• Oversee corporate responsibility report development and delivery.
• Monitor media trends and provide briefing to leadership.

Skills

Executive communications

C-suite collaboration

AP Style

Editing & writing

Stakeholder management

Deadline management

Strategic storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or a related field

Job description

• This role is an opportunity for an experienced writer with a strategic mindset to manage executive and CEO communications. The team member will join the Employee Communications team, based in Motorola Solutions’ Chicago headquarters, and report to the director of Employee Communications
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating complex business priorities into clear, compelling narratives
• Deliver high-impact executive communications, including written announcements, thought leadership and targeted messaging for internal and external channels
• Shape the executive content, scripts and positioning for global town halls, keynotes and high-profile leadership events
• Manage the CEO’s narrative across corporate social channels, partnering with social media and external communications teams to elevate key company moments
• Lead communications for key structural updates, organization shifts and strategic leadership announcements in close partnership with senior leadership and HR
• Spearhead the annual development, cross-stakeholder project management and delivery of the company’s corporate responsibility report to highlight business impact and commitments
• Direct daily media monitoring to maintain a continuous pulse on industry trends, business sentiment and market developments, using these insights to brief leadership and inform messaging

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

Strong executive presence, and the ability to maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the companyDirect experience partnering with C-suite executives or a CEO on communications8+ years of progressive experience in executive communications, corporate communications or internal communicationsExceptional writing and editing skills, with deep expertise in applying the AP Style Guide and corporate brand standards to high-level executive voicesSerious commitment to excellence, quality and attention to detailBachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or a related fieldComfortable working under tight deadlines, managing multiple projects simultaneously and adjusting as circumstances changeBachelor’s Degree AND 8+ years of progressive experience in executive communications, corporate communications or internal communications