Manager, Internal Communications

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Job Function:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Internal Communications

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Canada as a Manager of Internal Communications & Engagement, located in Toronto (with at least 3 days in office per week). This will be a 12-month contract role.

Purpose: The internal communications manager is responsible for developing and delivering the internal communications strategy for our organization to support employees' understanding of our leadership's vision and direction, increase employees' alignment with the organization's strategy, amplify key aspects of our organizational culture, and enhance employees' experience of working at J&J, with the ultimate aim of growing overall engagement and organizational effectiveness, and empowering advocacy for J&J and our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the internal communications strategy for the organization, including key messaging, communication channels, and tactics

• Work with the leadership team and key internal business partners to ensure all internal communication is clear, consistent, and aligned with the company's goals and values

• Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure that internal communications are timely and relevant

• Compose and deliver internal communications content, including email updates, newsletters, intranet content, videos, podcasts, and presentations

• Maintain the content in the company's internal communication channels directly and in support of contributors from across the company, ensuring the content is up to date, user-friendly, and aligned with the company's goals and values

• Coordinate internal events and other initiatives to promote employee engagement and strengthen company culture

• Find opportunities to increase employee engagement and help foster a positive company culture

• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications, and recommend improvements based on feedback and data analysis

• Assist with crisis communications, ensuring all employees are informed and up to date

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field

• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate communication or related field

• Experience working in a matrix environment, collaborating multiple partners simultaneously, and leading with influence

• Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills. The ability to understand target audiences and translate complex concepts into clear and concise messages

• Experience managing, leading and implementing multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience with content creation and delivery (e.g. email, newsletters, intranet content, videos, and presentations)

• Demonstrated experience translating strategic concepts into action plans and implementing initiatives at an operational level

• Proven track record of providing proactive and innovative communication counsel, with strong collaboration and partnering skills with business leaders

• Thrives in fast-paced environments, is flexible, collaborative and deadline driven

• Able to analyze issues and opportunities and communicate their overarching impact

• Able to think beyond the "tried and true" to devise innovative ways to communicate, while aligning with goals and objectives

Other:

• 10% travel

Do you strive to join an outstanding team that is dynamic and constantly evolving? Is career growth and opportunity appealing to you? Apply to this opportunity today

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Brand Reputation Management, Business Data Analysis, Communications Measurement, Corporate Communications Management, Corporate Communications Strategy, Corporate Management, Cultural Competence, Innovation, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Organizational Communications, Process Improvements, Project Support, Relationship Building, Social Awareness, Technical Credibility, Voice-Of-Employee

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