Manager, External Communications and Editorial Channels

Solventum•Saint Louis, MO

6d•Remote

About The Position

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter and safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science. Our goal is to improve patient outcomes and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. People and their wellbeing are at the center of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner with the brightest minds in healthcare to bring together technology, compassion and understanding. At Solventum, we never stop solving for you. As Manager, External Communications and Editorial Channels, you will help shape how Solventum communicates with external audiences and employees through clear, credible and consistent storytelling. This role serves as a communications generalist with defined ownership of external public relations execution and enterprise editorial channels that support both internal and external engagement. You will focus on translating enterprise priorities, external context and leadership perspectives into high quality communications across earned media and core internal channels. Working in close partnership with marketing, content strategy and internal communications teams, you will ensure Solventum’s story is told accurately, thoughtfully and in the moments that matter most. Here you will make an impact by supporting:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, medtech or similar industries

Responsibilities

Owning enterprise editorial execution for external and internal communications in alignment with Solventum’s brand narrative and strategic priorities
Identifying and developing editorial opportunities that support corporate reputation, thought leadership and employee understanding
Executing public relations activities that support Solventum’s enterprise story through earned media and external storytelling
Writing and editing press releases, statements, articles, talking points and executive messaging
Managing incoming media inquiries and supporting proactive pitching in partnership with senior communications leaders
Monitoring media coverage and external conversations to inform messaging and identify opportunities or risks
Owning strategy and day to day execution for key enterprise internal communications channels including the intranet, email distribution tools and video content platforms
Creating and publishing clear, engaging internal communications that help employees understand enterprise priorities, external dynamics and leadership perspectives
Managing internal editorial planning and cadence to ensure consistency, relevance and effective channel use
Partnering with internal stakeholders to translate complex or sensitive topics into accessible employee communications
Developing written and visual content that brings Solventum’s impact to life for internal and external audiences
Leveraging AI enabled writing and video tools to improve efficiency, quality and storytelling formats
Collaborating with content strategy, social media and marketing teams to align messaging while maintaining clear role boundaries
Partnering with internal teams and external agencies to support communications initiatives and execution
Supporting external events and speaking opportunities through messaging development and spokesperson preparation