External Communications Specialist Jobs

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

Six or more years of relevant work experience.

Experience working with C-level executives across a matrixed organization.

Experience utilizing digital and social media channels to reach a specific audience.

Demonstrated metrics driven approach with hands-on experience using analytic and tracking tools for media relations.

Proven experience in external communications strategies and tactics including content creation and storytelling, preferably in a corporate environment.

Proven experience leading freelancers and/or other outside agencies.

Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail.

Media relations experience is a plus.

Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices for content optimization is a plus.

Experience in Canva, Monday.com and/or InDesign is a plus.

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

10-15 years of experience in broadcasting or communications preferred.

5 years of experience in communications in a retail, retail health or CPG corporate/agency environment preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting or related field required.

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Leads strategy development and produces content aimed at external audiences that supports greater business impact.

Creates strategic external relations plans to build reputation, thought leadership, and advocacy to drive business impact and results for Medtronic.

Proactively shapes the company's identity through traditional and new media channels – paid, earned, shared, and owned.

Helps lead Communications strategy and response development through issues or crisis to protect the company's reputation.

Supports senior leadership in communicating to external audiences.

A Day in the Life

Excellent presentation, communication, writing, organization, and client management skills

10 years of strategic communications/public relations experience

Experience working with C-suite executives

Experience developing strong relationships with media contacts

A strong executive presence and experience establishing positive relationships at all levels of an organization.

Superior writing and editing skills

Supports the day-to-day management of the batch release process.

Communicates proactively with internal and external partners and management

Master’s degree with 3-5 years or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience

Experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation

Experience with large molecule, biologics, cell/gene therapy, or Vial Vector/AV vectors

Experience successfully leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA

Effective organizational and time management skills, can juggle many projects at once

Support the management of the Public Relations budget, including invoice processing and monthly tracker.

2-4 years public relations experience, in-house or agency; beauty experience preferred

Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal)

Strong presentation capabilities, can communicate upward and laterally, informing partners well and with ease

Strong critical thinking capabilities and ability to collaborate with other groups

Crisis and issues management experience

At least 10 years of relevant experience in external communications and media relations

Strong storytelling experience and proven ability to write for a variety of audiences

Experience in the Insurance/Financial Services industry or other highly regulated industry

Understanding of modern communications approaches and experience building effective executive thought leadership programs

All other responsibilities as defined by the Head of External Communications.

10 years of global leadership experience in a digital and/or communications role.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or English.

Lead the company social media strategy and planning.

Lead the Comms & Brand technology strategy.

Become key part of the Communications and Brand leadership team, leading on team programs to drive colleague engagement and commercial value.

Demonstrated use of a variety of web tools, including multiple Content Management Systems (CMS) platforms and social media

Knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and video editing skills a plus

Oversee Win’s social media, manage and track the scheduling, posting, monitoring, and tracking of social media (IG, FB, Twitter, Linkedin)

With Internal Communications Manager, establish relationships with internal stakeholders

Serve as the website manager to oversee content and overall maintenance

Must have outstanding written, verbal, and social communication skills

Lead and implement crisis/issues management planning and process. Provide issues management counsel to corporate and field leadership

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Manage Elixir (PBM business) external communications strategy and execution

10-15 years of experience in broadcasting or communications preferred.

5 years of experience in communications in a retail, retail health or CPG corporate/agency environment preferred.

Build positive working relationships with national, regional, local and trade media. Support leaders and other spokespeople with messaging and media training

Identify and assess issues management and corporate reputation risks to protect the Ceridian brand. 

Skills and experience we value

Manage program measurement, budget tracking and planning processes. 

Proven understanding of, and experience in, media relations. 

Exceptional talent for writing; solid communications skills (written and verbal).

Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders. 

External communications background and strong stakeholder management skills

Oversee Vanguard’s webcast program, e-newsletter, tax season strategy, regulatory communications, and sensitive change management initiatives.

Minimum five years related work experience, two years consulting and delivering external communications preferred. Supervisory experience.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Represent Personal Investor Marketing during various client disruption events.

• 10 years of experience in complex risk and issues management related to external communications

• Demonstrates advanced experience leveraging new tools, technologies, platforms,

• Manage budget and actively support, coach, develop and mentor talent within the function and

• More than 12 years experience in external communications, including media relations, and in

• 10 years of strong leadership, influencing and highly cross functional collaboration skills

• 7 years of experience in developing and implementing effective communication strategies

Self-starter, with ability to manage a number of programs/projects simultaneously in fast-paced environment often interrupted with immediate support requirements.

Demonstrated use of a variety of web tools, including multiple Content Management Systems (CMS) platforms and social media.

Knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and video editing skills a plus.

Run Win’s social media, manage and track the scheduling, posting, monitoring, and tracking of social media (IG, FB, Twitter, LinkedIn).

Serve as the website manager to oversee content and overall maintenance.

Must have outstanding written, verbal, and social communication skills

Proven experience in media management and strategy required; experience of website and social media management and strategy also desired.

Project management and time management skills.

Manage three team members and oversee their daily work and professional development.

10+ years of experience in content strategy, membership communications or broader communications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or other related fields and/or related work experience

Knowledge of video and podcast editing tools a distinct advantage

Vacation, sick time and holidays

Volunteer time to participate within your community

Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

Generous paid time off, including:

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in communications, with a track record of ever-increasing responsibilities, management capacities and results-achieving initiatives.

Healthcare communications experience a must.

Proven leadership and team-building abilities to identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain communications talent.

Independent facilitator with proven organizational ability and skill for handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Documenting and reporting compliance issues to management

Partnering with other Quality colleagues on significant product quality impact assessments, particularly for notifications to management, recalls, etc.

Risk assessment and risk management

Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiating skills

Strong mature leadership and interpersonal influencing skills

Minimum 5-8 years’ experience of drug substance/drug product manufacturing processes in a cGMP environment and technology transfers.

DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

Must be a current permanent Federal employee

Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.

Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions

Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation

Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*