We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Dec 2024

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

This role is currently NOT open to remote. The hiring manager is targeting candidates that are open to a hybrid schedule in Minneapolis, MN.

Careers that Change Lives

The Neuromodulation Global Communications team seeks a results driven Principal Communications Specialist with a sharp focus on executing high-impact PR campaigns, cultivating strong media relationships, and crafting persuasive, narrative-driven content. This individual will be instrumental in driving the success of our public relations initiatives. With a keen understanding of the media landscape and a passion for storytelling, this person will be a key player in elevating our brand’s presence, shaping public perception, and ensuring seamless integration of our PR efforts across channels. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and take our brand to new heights, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

As a Principal Communications Specialist, you will:

• Craft, edit, and proofread high-quality content, including press releases, investor presentations, speeches, and reports.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers; coordinate interviews and respond to media inquiries.

• Develop clear and compelling messaging for financial audiences, including earnings announcements, shareholder updates, and annual reports.

• Create engaging blog articles, videos, testimonials, and other content to promote and share the company’s story and successes.

• Ensure compliance with communication standards, reviewing all materials for accuracy and adherence to applicable guidelines.

• Support the development and execution of crisis communication plans, ensuring timely and effective responses to issues.

• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Coordinate with executives, legal, and compliance teams to develop strategic messaging and ensure alignment on all communications.

• Manage editorial calendars to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and brand consistency.

• Assist in planning and executing communication strategies for corporate events, investor meetings, and conferences.

• Monitor and analyze the impact of communication efforts, using metrics to refine and improve strategies.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a communications role or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree

• Experience in communications in Healthcare or other highly regulated industry

• Expertise in external and internal communications

• Expertise navigating diverse cultural contexts and engaging with global audiences.

• Proven ability to manage large-scale initiatives and deliver results under tight deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of developing innovative communications solutions.

• Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions and regions.

• Expertise with content management systems as SharePoint, Word Press

• Experience in the MedTech or medical device industry.

• Consumer-facing communications experience.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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. Cont