External Communications Manager

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 OverviewThe 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 role sits within our Global Communications team and will lead media relations for our public safety technologies, from 9-1-1 software to land mobile radios. The position will champion the development of media strategies and media materials for product announcements and tradeshows, and lead internal story-mining to identify compelling product narratives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a history of strong journalist relationships and secured media placements, as well as a knack for translating technical content into clear storylines. The position reports to the head of Public Safety Communications and will serve as a key work partner to the public safety product and product marketing teams.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic business partner and communications counselor to product and product marketing leaders and teams as well as government affairs, legal, and others responsible for safeguarding corporate reputation

• Navigate the business to craft compelling product narratives and external storylines on new technologies and features

• Write well-crafted, concise, and highly engaging pitches, press releases, and other public-facing materials.

• Maintain media and analyst relationships; Pitch national, top-tier local, tech, and key trade media

• Lead analyst relations and inquiries related to our public safety technologies

• Develop and execute communications strategies at and around priority North American public safety trade shows

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 6+ years of communications, PR, media, and/or journalism experience preferred

• Strategic thinker who can build a network, gather information, and translate complexity into clear, concise content and media strategies that drive awareness and action

• Outstanding storyteller with impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Savvy media strategist with a track record of engaging and sustaining relationships with top-tier, trade, and local reporters

• Detailed project manager who can lead complex workstreams with cross-functional contributors, meet tight deadlines, and easily adjust as circumstances change

• Exhibits a polished executive presence with strong judgment and the ability to exert influence in navigating all levels of the organization

• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight timelines

• Highly self-motivated and results driven

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
• 4+ years of communications, public relations, media, and/or journalism experience

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo

Our 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 [email protected].