Communications/Public Relations Manager
Motorola Solutions
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
The things we care about most start with safety, because we’re at our best when we feel safe. Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise Security organization designs video security systems, powered by responsibly-built AI, that can alert security professionals when action is needed, focusing human attention to cover more ground and act with more certainty. We make this possible with live video, powerful analytics, touchless access, advanced alarm and control and critical communication devices and networks. We’re connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help.Job DescriptionThis position is an opportunity for a skilled communications professional with a strategic mindset, media relations experience and strong project management and writing skills to manage external communications plans and programs. The team member will join the Global Communications & Media team, based in Motorola Solutions’ Chicago headquarters, and report to the head of North America Enterprise Security Communications & Media.Scope of Responsibilities:Serve as a strategic business partner and communications counselor to North America Enterprise Security sales leaders with a focus on building relationships and gathering insights that can be used in messaging and media pitchingPartner with product and marketing teams to align communications activitiesLead the development and execution of strategic external communication plans and programs that tell the company’s story to reporters, investors and other key audiencesCreate well-crafted, concise and highly engaging communications including pitches, press releases, blog posts, and other materials needed to tell our enterprise security storiesBuild and maintain key media relationships and regularly pitch national, local and trade media with enterprise security storiesManage communications activities at and around priority North America tradeshowsRead enterprise security and technology news; support monitoring, measurement and crisis communicationsSpecific Knowledge and SkillsBachelor’s degree; journalism, communications or English preferred7+ years of communications experience with a corporation or public relations agency or in journalismStrategic thinker who can build a network, gather information and translate it into communications projects and plans that generate coverage and clear resultsOutstanding writing, editing and proofreading skillsSavvy media strategist who knows how to leverage top-tier, trade and local outlets for earned coverage, as well as paid, shared and owned channelsSeasoned professional who exerts influence in navigating all levels of the organization and consistently exhibits strong judgment and commitment to excellenceDetailed project manager who leads complex workstreams with cross-functional contributors, meets tight deadlines and easily adjusts as circumstances changeSerious commitment to excellence, quality and attention to detailExperience working with sales teams, marketing and company leaders preferred#LI-MM1Basic RequirementsBachelor’s degree7+ years of communications experienceTravel Requirements Under 10%Relocation Provided NonePosition Type ExperiencedReferral Payment Plan YesOur U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!