Medtronic
Healthcare
PrincipalCommunicationsSpecialist
“Principal Communications Specialist at Medtronic. Skills: Communications strategy, Stakeholder engagement, Content development. Create and implement internal and external communications programs. Create content guided by business strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive understanding; Drive alignment; Drive action around business priorities; Drive action around company culture; Drive action around strategic initiatives; Measurable impact
Industry & Context.
Strategic guidance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience in external or corporate communications, Experience advising senior leaders, Proven ability to lead strategic communication programs, English writing, editing, and storytelling skills, Expertise in change communication, Expertise in organizational transformation, Experience working within a highly matrixed, global organization
What You'll Do.
Create and implement internal and external communications programs
Create content guided by business strategy
Support business transformation
Foster employee engagement
Collaborate with communications colleagues
Support priority initiatives
Support special projects
Understand broader media trends
Adapt Medtronic stories
Strengthen Medtronic’s reputation
Engage with external stakeholders
Manage communications
Participate in media activities
Participate in conferences
Participate in congresses
Participate in award submissions
Support key initiatives
Reinforce company values
Celebrate employee contributions
Measure impact of communication efforts
Use feedback for strategy
Use analytics for strategy
Use engagement metrics for strategy
Use data for continuous improvement
Serve as trusted communications advisor
Provide strategic guidance on messaging
Provide strategic guidance on organizational communications
Provide strategic guidance on change management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communications colleagues; Global communications teams; Regional communications teams; Corporate communications teams; Senior leadership
Communication Scope
Storytelling; Messaging
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