Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications

About the role

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, Enterprise Strategic Response, and closely partner with GA&P leaders, including the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Government Affairs and Policy, the Senior Director of Government Affairs Global Strategy, Operations, and Communications, and other leaders across Johnson & Johnson. The Senior Manager will lead and assist in developing plans, implementing 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.
• Manage agency relationships to support strategy development and execution.
• Maintain understanding of industry standards 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 partners cross-functionally and globally.
• Experience pitching and maintaining reporter relationships, particularly with politically focused and industry publications.
• Expert on communications trends and opportunities for GA&P collaborators.
• Proven record of counseling and advising senior management and business leaders.
• Passion for media and consuming news, in all forms, through a variety of channels.
• Takes initiative, anticipates next steps and sets high standards.
• Experience managing third-party agency relationships.

Preferred Skills

• Brand Reputation Management, Communications Measurement, Content Creation, Corporate Communications Management, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cultural Competence, External Communication, Innovation, Market Research, Media Relations, Organizing, Relationship Building, Social Awareness, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $122,000.00 – $212,750.00. This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

Schedule

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year; Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado; 56 hours for Washington); Holiday pay including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year; Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care; Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for immediate family, 40 hours for extended family per calendar year; Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period; Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year; Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits