Johnson and Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

External Communications

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Media Relations to join our Global Corporate Media Relations team at Johnson & Johnson. You will play a hands-on role in driving a cohesive company narrative, building Johnson & Johnson’s reputation through strategic media engagements focused on key business and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies that align with and advance the Company’s business and organizational priorities.
• Possess, cultivate and maintain strong relationships with reporters; have a demonstrated track record of working with the media across a variety of topics and situations.
• Create compelling media materials, including, press releases, media kits, pitch notes, briefing documents, fact sheets, FAQs, and other materials to support effective storytelling.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business; collaborating closely with communications teams across the Enterprise, Innovative Medicine and MedTech to develop and implement integrated communications plans and deliver strong outcomes for the company.
• Support executives for media interviews and conduct media training as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare timely and effective responses to media inquiries related to issues impacting the business.
• Strategically align press releases, news coverage, and speaker engagements in partnership with business leaders, legal, and the Office of the Corporate Secretary.
• Continuously learn about new media outlets and innovative tools, such as AI, while leveraging data to help inform decisions and strategy.
• Measure, track and report progress on media activations, including demonstrating tangible business outcomes through effective measurement and analytics.
• Monitoring media coverage and industry trends to assess the company's reputation and providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Help shape and maintain Global Corporate Media Relations Guidelines; ensure consistency across the business.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 8+ years in communications or media relations, with preference for knowledge/experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Proven track record of independently developing and executing media strategies that advance the company’s business priorities and enhance its reputation.
• Ability to develop compelling messaging, media pitches and statements that effectively communicate complex and nuanced topics in a simple, understandable manner.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape, including traditional media, social media, digital platforms as well as emerging communications outlets.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to build a strong understanding of competitive landscape and corporate priorities that drive business and reputation value.
• A highly organized, self-starter who can prioritize multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver who remains calm under pressure, values attention to detail and accountable to deadlines.

Other:

• Up to 15% domestic and international travel

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

120,000 - 207,000

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

For US: Calculate the salary to be included based on the compensation range provided in the requisition. Duplicate the WR window to access the details. As applicable for your role: Step 1: Review Pay Transparency Compliance Work Instructions for Talent Acquisition - United States Step 2: Manually include the minimum salary to 115% of the midpoint. Please follow the guidelines for exceptions (LDP, Coops, 100% commissions, Fixed salary, Sales and releveling) Step 3: Please copy the relevant benefits text based on the type of position and paste in the field: Additional Description for Pay Transparency. Step 4: If your primary, alternate, or remote location is in the California Bay Area, please manually add the applicable second range in the “Applicable Pay Range” field. DELETE ANY BENEFITS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE POSITION OR INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE: The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.