Manager, External Communications, Editorial Channels

Solventum

Manager, External Communications at Solventum overseeing public relations and internal communications. Driving storytelling and editorial execution to enhance corporate reputation and employee engagement.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help shape how Solventum communicates with external audiences and employees through clear, credible and consistent storytelling
Own enterprise editorial execution for external and internal communications in alignment with Solventum’s brand narrative and strategic priorities
Identify and develop editorial opportunities that support corporate reputation, thought leadership and employee understanding
Execute public relations activities that support Solventum’s enterprise story through earned media and external storytelling
Write and edit press releases, statements, articles, talking points and executive messaging
Manage incoming media inquiries and support proactive pitching in partnership with senior communications leaders
Monitor media coverage and external conversations to inform messaging and identify opportunities or risks
Own strategy and day to day execution for key enterprise internal communications channels including the intranet, email distribution tools and video content platforms
Create and publish clear, engaging internal communications that help employees understand enterprise priorities, external dynamics and leadership perspectives
Manage internal editorial planning and cadence to ensure consistency, relevance and effective channel use
Partner with internal stakeholders to translate complex or sensitive topics into accessible employee communications
Develop written and visual content that brings Solventum’s impact to life for internal and external audiences
Leverage AI enabled writing and video tools to improve efficiency, quality and storytelling formats
Collaborate with content strategy, social media and marketing teams to align messaging while maintaining clear role boundaries
Partner with internal teams and external agencies to support communications initiatives and execution
Support external events and speaking opportunities through messaging development and spokesperson preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field
Eight or more years of experience in public relations, corporate communications or related roles
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
Experience managing internal communications channels and editorial processes
Experience supporting media relations and external communications in a regulated environment
Comfort working across internal and external communications priorities in a fast paced environment
Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
Experience in healthcare, medtech or similar industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingstorytellingmedia relationspublic relationscorporate communicationsinternal communicationseditorial processescontent developmentAI enabled writing tools

Soft Skills

collaborationrelationship buildingcommunicationstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycreativityproblem solvingattention to detailorganizational skillssimplifying complex topics