Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications

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Job Function:
Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:
External Communications

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join our team as the Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications.

This role will be hybrid and sit within either our New Brunswick NJ or Washington DC office.

The Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy (GA&P) Communications, will focus on advancing Johnson & Johnson’s policy priorities through external communications.

The Senior Manager will report to the Director, Strategic Response, and closely partner with GA&P leaders, including the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Government Affairs and Policy, and other leaders across Johnson & Johnson.

The Senior Manager will lead and assist in developing plans, executing programs and working with media to ensure the Company’s positions are clearly understood by key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:


* Build trusted relationships and collaborate across multi-functional teams to proactively advance GA&P priorities.


* Prepare external communications strategies in response to policy and government inquiries.


* Manage the development and production of a variety of communications materials, including statements, talking points, press releases and digital content.


* Coordinate internal teams to align positions and messaging on emerging topics.


* Monitor and assess external comms and media environment related to GA&P priorities.


* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key media outlets, particularly policy and political trades.



* Lead agency relationships to support strategy development and execution.


* Maintain understanding of industry processes and emerging trends.



* Mentor colleagues and nurture an environment of continuous improvement.

Requirements:


* A bachelor’s degree is required.


* A minimum of 8+ years of professional experience working in communications, public affairs or media relations reflecting a strong record of success.


* Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with a proven ability to produce well-written and compelling documents on tight deadlines.


* Strong relationship management skills and experience working with...