Communications Manager - Military Veterans
at Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. 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 company’s rich history in innovation and commitment to helping 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.
Job Description
This is an opportunity for an experienced communications manager to join Motorola Solutions’ Global Communications & Media team in a cross-functional role supporting product and corporate communications, reputation management and special projects. The right candidate excels in gathering facts and insights, evaluating outcomes and recommending a course of action. They are comfortable navigating complex situations and adapting as events evolve. An impeccable project manager and skilled writer, they are capable of building and managing a communications plan from start to finish with only high-level direction and oversight. The position reports to the head of the Global Communications & Media team and is highly visible across the organization.
Scope of responsibilities:
Serves as a strategic partner to sales, product, government affairs, legal, and other functions on a variety of critical matters, including issues and litigation
Develops situation-based communications plans to safeguard corporate reputation
Writes thoughtful, well-structured internal and external content
Confidently manages interactions with the media in proactive and reactive situations
Consumes a wide range of news on topics of interest to the company - from data privacy and cybersecurity to geopolitical developments - to help counsel and inform communications strategies
Exercises sound judgement and discretion
Specific knowledge and skills:
Bachelor's degree
6+ years of communications, PR, and/or media experience
Strategic thinker who can navigate a network, gather information, and translate complexity into clear, concise recommendations, media strategies, and messaging
Detailed project manager who can lead complex workstreams with cross-functional contributors, meet tight deadlines, and easily adjust as circumstances change
Polished and proven counselor who questions in a constructive way, exhibits strong judgment, and exerts influence across all levels of the organization
Outstanding storyteller with impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Self-starter and motivator who consistently drives results
Target Base Salary Range: $72,700 - $145,400 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.
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree
6+ years of communications, public relations, and/or media experience
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
NoOur U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & 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 you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re 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 email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.
Chicago, IL
Every day, our enterprise and public safety customers rely on effortless and reliable communications to keep business thriving and communities safe. They call it their lifeline. At Motorola Solutions, we not only build that lifeline – with mission-critical services, software, video and analytics, backed by secure, resilient land mobile radio communications – we advance it every day through our commitment to innovation. Our drive for continuous innovation and partnership with our customers enables them to be ready – in the day-to-day moments, and in the moments that matter most.
At Motorola Solutions, you'll discover a culture of people striving to be their best. You'll find an environment where teams focus on solving problems and helping customers and businesses to thrive. By bringing together motivated visionaries and driven innovators, our teams are able to deliver first-rate solutions.