Communications Specialist, Strategy & Operations

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were 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 thats 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.

The global communications team is the voice of Motorola Solutions bringing to life the companys 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.

This position offers an organized proactive communications professional with 3 years of experience the opportunity to support Motorola Solutions global communications operations strategic projects and brand initiatives. This individual will provide critical day-to-day media monitoring project tracking and reporting across rapid-response workflows. Some weekend work may be required.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Preparedness Support: Assist with background research news tracking and drafting initial messaging templates (talking points Q&As).
• Operational Rigor & Process Optimization: Serve as the teams organizational hub by establishing standardized workflows maintaining operational calendars and implementing structured processes to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Centralized Resource Management & Operations: Maintain centralized team files shared repositories and master calendars to ensure seamless resource access across the global team. Support day-to-day engagement with external vendors and help organize team training programs to drive continuous operational excellence.
• Strategic Projects Coordination: Track project timelines action items and deliverables for key team initiatives ensuring projects stay on schedule.
• Real-Time Monitoring & Reporting: Oversee daily media monitoring risk assessments and sentiment reporting. Compile rapid-alert summaries and media coverage reports during breaking events or major announcements.
• Cross-Functional Administrative Support: Help coordinate review and approval workflows with cross-functional partners in Legal Government Affairs and Marketing.
• AI & Media Tool Execution: Leverage media intelligence software (e.g. Cision Muck Rack) and generative AI writing tools to streamline media research sentiment analysis and reporting.

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Metrics Reporting & Presentation: Demonstrated ability to translate media coverage metrics sentiment analytics and team performance data into clear visually compelling and executive-ready dashboards and presentation decks
• Strong Writing & Proofreading: Ability to write clearly concisely and accurately under tight timelines with exceptional attention to detail.
• High Organization & Detail Orientation: Excellent project coordination skills; able to track multiple tasks manage timelines and organize complex information efficiently.
• Good Judgment & Discretion: Sharp news awareness and absolute discretion when handling sensitive non-public corporate topics.
• Proactive & Eager to Learn: High energy curiosity and a positive go-getter attitude with a desire to build expertise in communications operations.
• Tech & Media Tool Savvy: Familiarity with media monitoring platforms analytics tools and AI productivity software to streamline workflows.
• Collaborative Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members and cross-functional colleague

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism English Political Science or related discipline.
• 3 years of progressive professional communications experience (corporate or PR agency background preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with media monitoring platforms research and project tracking.
• Portfolio of clear well-written corporate communications samples (Q&As briefing documents articles summaries).

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Target Base Salary Range: $75000 - $95000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

• Bachelors Degree AND 3 years of progressive professional communications experience (corporate or PR agency background preferred).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. (GC/CITIZEN ONLY)

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• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & 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.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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