Communications Associate

**Job Description Summary**:
We are** the makers of possible**

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a **maker of possible** with us.

The **Communications Associate** is a vital member of our Public Affairs team within Communications. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Communications, this role will be responsible for supporting and executing communications strategies that enhance our organization’s public image, foster positive relationships with stakeholders, and convey key messages to target audiences through various channels, both internally and externally.

**Responsibilities**:

- ** Content Creation**: Write and edit press materials, blog posts, speeches, and social media content to promote our mission, initiatives, and positions.
- ** Issues Management**: Provide support to the Senior Manager of Communications and the VP of Public Affairs on issues management topics. Collaborate with business units to develop remarks and responses.
- ** Messaging Support**: Develop messaging around key policy issues, public initiatives, and events.
- ** Event Support**: Assist with organizing town halls, company-wide events, and other activities led by the Public Affairs team.
- ** Media Tracking**: Monitor media coverage and public sentiment related to key issues.
- ** Reporting**: Provide regular reports on communications activities, media coverage, and public perception.
- ** Stakeholder Collaboration**: Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent support and messaging on strategic priorities.
- ** Social Media Management**: Manage and curate content for BD-Canada social media channels, publish timely and relevant content, engage with the public, and respond to inquiries.
- ** Intranet Management**: Update the company intranet to ensure up-to-date information is available for organizational reference.
- ** Process Improvement**: Seek opportunities for process improvement and optimization across business units.
- ** Employee Engagement**: Collaborate with Human Resources to support associate engagement efforts and make BD a great place to work.
- ** ERG Collaboration**: Work with Associate Resource Groups to highlight initiatives that support a positive employee experience.

**Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in public relations, communications, or public affairs, preferably in Medical Technology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or Healthcare. Focus on content creation and media relations is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, social media tools (Sprout Social, LinkedIn, Facebook, X), intranet CMS (Unily content management systems), and media monitoring platforms.
- Writing samples (content creation and media relations) required.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Skilled communicator with a passion for understanding media landscapes, digital mediums, and written communications.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of media relations and a keen interest in social media platforms and new technologies.
- Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions to communication challenges.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical skills to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and make data-driven decisions.
- Proactive, resourceful, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across business units.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against CO