Global Communications Senior Strategist

3M•Maplewood, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Global Communications Senior Strategist, you will help advance 3M’s brand reputation and fuel growth opportunities. You will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: 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).

Nice To Haves

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

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
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.