Motorola Solutions is hiring: Public Relations Manager in Chicago

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property, and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. 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 help 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.
Job Description

This position is an opportunity for a skilled communications professional with a strategic mindset, media relations experience, and strong project management and writing skills to manage external communications plans and programs. The team member will join the Global Communications & Media team, based in Motorola Solutions’ Chicago headquarters, and report to the head of North America Enterprise Security Communications & Media.
Scope of Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic business partner and communications counselor to North America Enterprise Security sales leaders with a focus on building relationships and gathering insights that can be used in messaging and media pitching.
Partner with product and marketing teams to align communications activities.
Lead the development and execution of strategic external communication plans and programs that tell the company’s story to reporters, investors, and other key audiences.
Create well‑crafted, concise and highly engaging communications including pitches, press releases, blog posts, and other materials needed to tell our enterprise security stories.
Build and maintain key media relationships and regularly pitch national, local and trade media with enterprise security stories.
Manage communications activities at and around priority North America tradeshows.
Read enterprise security and technology news; support monitoring, measurement and crisis communications.
Specific Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s degree required; journalism, communications or English preferred.
7+ years of communications experience with a corporation or public relations agency or in journalism.
Strategic thinker who can build a network, gather information and translate it into communications projects and plans that generate coverage and clear results.
Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Savvy media strategist who knows how to leverage top‑tier, trade and local outlets for earned coverage, as well as paid, shared and owned channels.
Seasoned professional who exerts influence in navigating all levels of the organization and consistently exhibits strong judgment and commitment to excellence.
Detailed project manager who leads complex workstreams with cross‑functional contributors, meets tight deadlines and easily adjusts as circumstances change.
Serious commitment to excellence, quality and attention to detail.
Experience working with sales teams, marketing and company leaders preferred.
Target Base Salary Range

$105,000 - $115,000 USD
Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree AND 7+ years of communications experience with a corporation or public relations agency or in journalism.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements

Under 10%
Benefits

Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401(k) with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave and more!
EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

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