Global Communications Senior Strategist

Responsibilities

• Support global campaigns, activations and communications that advance 3M’s reputation and fuel growth opportunities by leveraging paid, earned, shared and owned channels
• Develop and execute compelling content and thought leadership strategies for cross-functional teams, including Communications, Government Affairs, Sponsorships and Events, and relevant business group partners
• Lead proactive story mining by applying creative thinking to industry trends and company priorities, identifying timely, compelling ideas that advance 3M’s brand
• Build relationships with key media contacts and conduct outreach around enterprise news, initiatives and activations
• Produce owned content, including press releases, messaging documents, News Center stories, etc., to advance company priorities and enable global teams
• Manage content publication to 3M-owned channels, paid platforms, and internal content management systems to advance the brand and enable global teams
• Assist in monitoring, reporting and insight generation for 3M brand, its priority campaigns and key activations
• Serve as a trusted resource and consultant for internal teams, partners and vendors on communications priorities and tactics, including earned media strategies, owned content opportunities, paid media extensions, and KPIs for measurement/reporting
• Support scalable communications delivery through team, vendor and budget coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of experience in public and media relations in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders throughout a large organization
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Preferred

• Master's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or journalism from an accredited institution
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience with a demonstrated increase in responsibilities over time
• Experience working with global teams
• Proven ability to convey critical information through compelling and relevant communications, contributing to brand reputation/business growth
• Track record of successful media relationships and impactful story placements
• Demonstrated skill with project coordination, relationship management and tactical execution in a cross-functional environment
• Professional, confident, and positive demeanor, with ability to maintain poise under pressure
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and project management skills

Benefits

• Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.