Senior Manager, Media Relations

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

External Communications

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Media Relations to join our Global Corporate Media Relations team at Johnson & Johnson. You will play a hands-on role in driving a cohesive company narrative, building Johnson & Johnson’s reputation through strategic media engagements focused on key business and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies that align with and advance the Company’s business and organizational priorities.
• Possess, cultivate and maintain strong relationships with reporters; have a demonstrated track record of working with the media across a variety of topics and situations.
• Create compelling media materials, including, press releases, media kits, pitch notes, briefing documents, fact sheets, FAQs, and other materials to support effective storytelling.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business; collaborating closely with communications teams across the Enterprise, Innovative Medicine and MedTech to develop and implement integrated communications plans and deliver strong outcomes for the company.
• Support executives for media interviews and conduct media training as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare timely and effective responses to media inquiries related to issues impacting the business.
• Strategically align press releases, news coverage, and speaker engagements in partnership with business leaders, legal, and the Office of the Corporate Secretary.
• Continuously learn about new media outlets and innovative tools, such as AI, while leveraging data to help inform decisions and strategy.
• Measure, track and report progress on media activations, including demonstrating tangible business outcomes through effective measurement and analytics.
• Monitoring media coverage and industry trends to assess the company's reputation and providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Help shape and maintain Global Corporate Media Relations Guidelines; ensure consistency across the business.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 8+ years in communications or media relations, with preference for knowledge/experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Proven track record of independently developing and executing media strategies that advance the company’s business priorities and enhance its reputation.
• Ability to develop compelling messaging, media pitches and statements that effectively communicate complex and nuanced topics in a simple, understandable manner.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape, including traditional media, social media, digital platforms as well as emerging communications outlets.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to build a strong understanding of competitive landscape and corporate priorities that drive business and reputation value.
• A highly organized, self-starter who can prioritize multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver who remains calm under pressure, values attention to detail and accountable to deadlines.

Other:

• Up to 15% domestic and international travel

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

120,000 - 207,000

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