Senior Manager External Communications
At a glance
Senior Communications role at Abbott. Chicago · full-time · $129,300–$258,700 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape external communications that build Abbott’s standing through media outreach, social channels and other public-facing work
- Develop multimedia stories on corporate strategy, science and innovation for consumers and business audiences
- Build engagement with consumer, trade, business and financial journalists, and serve as a spokesperson in national and international media
- Prepare executives for interviews, manage media appearances on site and oversee issue-response plans
- Lead media relations specialists and the internal PITCH team, while guiding agency work and communications materials
What you bring
- At least eight years developing content through journalism or multimedia work
- A track record in media relations and using external communications to strengthen an organization’s reputation
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to make complex ideas clear and concise
- Experience creating social media content and using it to increase awareness and engagement
- Skill in developing communications plans and applying them to business goals
Who this fits
This senior role suits a communications leader who can manage a team, represent the organization to media and advise leaders across corporate and division groups. The position is based at Abbott Park in Illinois or Willis Tower in Chicago, with travel expected about a quarter of the time.
From the employer
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
- At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location or Willis Tower, Chicago location.
Primary Job Function
TheSenior Manager, External Communications will play a pivotal role in helping formulate, execute and sustain an external communications strategy for Abbott that positions it as a leading global healthcare company. This position requires a strategic thinker and creative storyteller who has demonstrated the ability to work with top tier media globally and develop compelling storylines. This person must be an excellent writer with a deep understanding of the news business, media trends and navigating the evolving media landscape including the impact of AI. This person must also have a portfolio of media placements driven by him/her that support company reputation across a number of attributes, including quality of management, business strategy and strength, innovation and leading brand. The right candidate will also contribute to the strategy and execution of content generation for a number of the company's social channels and executive leaders.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Position the company as a leading company globally through proactive media relations, social and external communications.
- Identify and create content across multiple channels to highlight Abbott’s leadership and products.
- Cultivate a deep understanding and strong relationship with media and influencers with a keen focus on consumer, trade and business media.
- Maintain and develop relationships with consumer, business and financial news editors and reporters through thoughtful, strategic engagement – especially related to company strength, strategy, innovation and brand.
- Enhance visibility of the company and protect company reputation.
- Prep Abbott leadership before interviews including contributing to key message development and positioning.
- On-site management of media interviews and events.
- A deep understanding and utilization of social media channels and engagement strategies.
- Manage a team of media relations specialists and spearhead the PITCH team, an internal team of Abbott media relations experts
- Must be a strong teammate who:
- Operates with principled leadership and sound business ethics, exercising the highest level of integrity.
- Has an entrepreneurial mindset combined with an ability to navigate in a large, complex organization.
- Takes a global view.
- Treats others with respect – listens and cares.
Position Accountability / Scope
- Develops strategy and executes plans to write and produce content (multimedia – digital, social, video, etc.) about Corporate strategy and science/innovation to reach key stakeholders including consumers and business influencers via media relations.
- Works extensively with national and international media, as a primary spokesperson in consumer and business media.
- Interfaces with various division and corporate constituencies, including government affairs, investor relations, legal, finance, marketing, regulatory, medical, clinical and senior management.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of corporate businesses and divisional therapeutic areas, industry, competitive environment and stakeholder landscape to provide effective counsel to division management.
- Oversees development of messages, media materials and other communications tools.
- Develops issues management plans and oversee execution of plans often acting as company spokesperson.
- Develop strategic communications and competitive positioning for the company, with particular emphasis on competitive environment and marketplace.
- Oversees PR agency management.
Minimum Experience / Training Required
- 8+ years of experience in content development (journalism or multimedia)
- Excellent writer and communicator who can organize, summarize, clarify and communicate ideas simply, succinctly and accurately.
- Experienced user and creator of social media to drive awareness and engagement.
- Experience in media relations, with a deep understanding of how to use external communications to enhance reputation.
- Skilled at building stakeholder trust to enhance business reputation.
- Able to achieve results while dealing with ambiguity and a rapid pace of change.
- Demonstrated ability to use communications to drive business results.
- Experience in strategic thinking and ability to develop and implement communications plans.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal
The base pay for this position is
$129,300.00 – $258,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Public Relations
DIVISION:
PA Public Affairs
LOCATION:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Abbott Park : AP06D
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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