Public Relations Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
The global communications team is the voice of Motorola Solutions bringing to life the companys rich history in innovation and commitment to help keep communities and businesses safe productive and thriving. Our customers are everyday heroes from police officers and firefighters to utility workers and educators and we proudly tell their stories through thoughtful campaigns that span media thought leadership employee engagement and other stakeholder communications.The things we care about most start with safety because were 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. Were connecting public safety agencies and enterprises enabling the collaboration thats critical to connect those in need with those who can help.
Job Description
This 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 pitching
Partner with product and marketing teams to align communications activities
Lead the development and execution of strategic external communication plans and programs that tell the companys story to reporters investors and other key audiences
Create well-crafted concise and highly engaging communications including pitches press releases blog posts and other materials needed to tell our enterprise security stories
Build and maintain key media relationships and regularly pitch national local and trade media with enterprise security stories
Manage communications activities at and around priority North America tradeshows
Read enterprise security and technology news; support monitoring measurement and crisis communications
Specific Knowledge and Skills
Bachelors degree required; journalism communications or English preferred
7 years of communications experience with a corporation or public relations agency or in journalism
Strategic thinker who can build a network gather information and translate it into communications projects and plans that generate coverage and clear results
Outstanding writing editing and proofreading skills
Savvy media strategist who knows how to leverage top-tier trade and local outlets for earned coverage as well as paid shared and owned channels
Seasoned professional who exerts influence in navigating all levels of the organization and consistently exhibits strong judgment and commitment to excellence
Detailed project manager who leads complex workstreams with cross-functional contributors meets tight deadlines and easily adjusts as circumstances change
Serious commitment to excellence quality and attention to detail
Experience working with sales teams marketing and company leaders preferred
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Target Base Salary Range: $105000 - $115000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Basic Requirements
Bachelors Degree AND 7 years of communications experience with a corporation or public relations agency or in journalism
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. (GC/CITIZEN ONLY)
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur :
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical Dental Visionbenefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PaidParental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.
Were committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation please complete thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more