Communications Manager

Motorola Solutions

Company Overview:

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview:

The global communications team is the voice of Motorola Solutions, bringing to life the company’s rich history in innovation and commitment to helping keep communities and businesses safe, productive and thriving. Our customers are everyday heroes – from police officers and firefighters to utility workers and educators – and we proudly tell their stories through thoughtful campaigns that span media, thought leadership, employee engagement and other stakeholder communications.

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Position Details

Communications Manager
Job
Full-time
1/29/2025
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

This is an opportunity for an experienced communications manager to join Motorola Solutions’ Global Communications & Media team in a cross-functional role supporting product and corporate communications, reputation management and special projects. The right candidate excels in gathering facts and insights, evaluating outcomes and recommending a course of action. They are comfortable navigating complex situations and adapting as events evolve. An impeccable project manager and skilled writer, they are capable of building and managing a communications plan from start to finish with only high-level direction and oversight. The position reports to the head of the Global Communications & Media team and is highly visible across the organization.

Scope of responsibilities:

  • Serves as a strategic partner to sales, product, government affairs, legal, and other functions on a variety of critical matters, including issues and litigation 
  • Develops situation-based communications plans to safeguard corporate reputation 
  • Writes thoughtful, well-structured internal and external content 
  • Confidently manages interactions with the media in proactive and reactive situations 
  • Consumes a wide range of news on topics of interest to the company - from data privacy and cybersecurity to geopolitical developments - to help counsel and inform communications strategies 
  • Exercises sound judgement and discretion

Specific knowledge and skills:

  • Bachelor's degree 
  • 6+ years of communications, PR, and/or media experience 
  • Strategic thinker who can navigate a network, gather information, and translate complexity into clear, concise recommendations, media strategies, and messaging 
  • Detailed project manager who can lead complex workstreams with cross-functional contributors, meet tight deadlines, and easily adjust as circumstances change 
  • Polished and proven counselor who questions in a constructive way, exhibits strong judgment, and exerts influence across all levels of the organization 
  • Outstanding storyteller with impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills 
  • Self-starter and motivator who consistently drives results

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