Careers that Change Lives
Our team culture is one where everyone is expected to ‘Lead from Every Seat.’ Regardless of level or title, everyone is encouraged to be bold, curious, accountable, proactively tackle challenges, and bring forward solutions.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
ØOversees the merged responsibility of both internal and external communications planning and execution in a single role or group.
ØDirectly manages communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization's reputation to both internal and external audiences.
ØAdvances the company narrative to media and other external audiences as defined, which may involve the strategic conceptualization and execution of creative (PR) campaigns.
ØHandles the creation and implementation of multiple forms of internal strategic communication activities, programs and content guided by the Medtronic Mission and overall business strategy.
ØOversees and executes the writing, editing and approval of event scripts, speeches, key documents and reports, promotional materials, press releases, interviews, FAQs and other external and internal communications vehicles as defined.
ØSupports senior leadership in communicating to external and internal audiences.
ØWorks closely with business units on strategic awareness campaigns
ØManages digital channels and enhances reach of the brand through various strategies
Key Attributes/Differentiating Factors:
ØAutonomy: Seasoned individual contributor.
Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects / processes.
ØOrganizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.
ØInnovation and Complexity Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties.
Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area.
Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.
ØCommunication and Influence: Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors.
Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision-making.
ØLeadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
ØRequires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
ØMay have practical knowledge of project management and minimum of 6 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 4 years relevant Experience
ØRequires a Master Degree from Communication Background
ABOUT MEDTRONIC
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
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