Senior Communications Strategist at Horizontal Talent in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Communications Role

Step into a high-impact communications role where you'll help shape reputation, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and support strategic business priorities through thoughtful, integrated messaging. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for a communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment and enjoys balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders by offering guidance on messaging, reputation, and stakeholder engagement
Develop integrated communication strategies that align with business goals and organizational priorities
Create messaging frameworks, narrative platforms, executive presentations, talking points, FAQs, and communication plans
Anticipate communication risks and opportunities and recommend proactive approaches to strengthen reputation
Lead corporate and external communications efforts, including media relations, press materials, interview preparation, and issue management
Build and maintain relationships with healthcare, business, consumer, and trade media, along with relevant influencers and content creators
Support communications for strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, organizational change, and business transformation initiatives
Partner with Investor Relations and senior leadership on financial communications, executive messaging, and stakeholder communications
Develop communication strategies that support therapy awareness, reputation building, and audience engagement across patient, consumer, and healthcare professional groups
Translate complex clinical and business information into clear, audience-focused content in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Support executive and internal communications, including leadership messaging, organizational announcements, and change communications
Develop content optimized for traditional search and AI-powered discovery using SEO, AEO, and GEO best practices
Use AI tools to support communication planning, content development, and workflow efficiency
Write and edit a wide range of communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, thought leadership, website copy, social content, internal communications, crisis communications, and executive presentations
Ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand standards across all deliverables
Skills
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related discipline
10 to 15+ years of progressive communications experience
Experience in healthcare, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated industry
Strong background in healthcare and consumer communications
Proven experience in corporate communications and public relations strategy
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, organizational change, or transformation communications
Experience with investor relations communications and executive communications
Strong media relations skills and established relationships across relevant media channels
Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and executive presentation development abilities
Ability to counsel senior leaders with confidence, professionalism, and sound judgment
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to independently manage priorities
Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment
Working knowledge of SEO, Answer Engine Optimization, and Generative Engine Optimization
Preferred Skills
Experience in both agency and corporate communications settings
Experience supporting Fortune 500 or global organizations
Familiarity with AI tools that improve communication planning, content development, and productivity
Experience developing influencer engagement strategies
Strong executive presence and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
High attention to detail and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to how we work, collaborate, and grow. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas. The pay range for this role is $40 - $60 per hour based on qualifications and experience.