Director of Corporate Communications

## Director of Corporate Communications Apply:
Chicago, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R68856##
** Company Overview
** At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.##

** Department Overview
** The Global Communications team is the voice of Motorola Solutions, bringing to life the company’s rich history in innovation and commitment to help keep communities and businesses safe, productive and thriving. Our customers are everyday heroes – from police officers and firefighters to utility workers and educators – and we proudly tell their stories through thoughtful campaigns that span media, executive thought leadership, financial communications and strategic stakeholder engagement.##

Job Description This position offers a senior communications leader the opportunity to shape, drive and protect Motorola Solutions’ global corporate reputation. Serving as a trusted, strategic partner to executive leadership, this individual will lead financial communications, strategic transactions (M&A), media engagement and executive thought leadership programs. This role reports directly to the Sr Director of External Communications.  ##
** Scope of Responsibilities**
* ** Strategic Executive Partnership:
** Serve as a trusted, strategic advisor and business partner to corporate teams including the Office of the Chairman & CEO, Finance, Investor Relations, Strategy, Legal and Marketing.
* ** Executive Thought Leadership & Platform Building:
** Develop and execute holistic, end-to-end executive positioning platforms for the CEO and key senior executives. Craft high-profile keynote addresses, published commentary (op-eds/bylines), executive messaging and prepare leaders for top-tier media interviews and major industry forums.
* ** Financial Communications & Earnings:
** Lead communications strategy for quarterly earnings releases, shareholder meetings, annual reports and quiet-period communications in close alignment with Investor Relations and Finance.
* ** M&A & Strategic Transactions:
** Drive comprehensive media and stakeholder communications for mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments and divestitures, from initial deal announcement through post-merger integration.
* ** Corporate Media Relations:
** Build and nurture strategic relationships with top-tier business, financial and technology media to secure high-impact national coverage and position Motorola Solutions as an industry leader and pioneer.
* ** Crisis & Issues Management:
** Support key company initiatives including issues management, scenario planning and rapid-response crisis communications to safeguard corporate brand equity.
* ** Content Creation & Strategic Storytelling:
** Write, edit and oversee critical corporate assets, including earnings materials, executive briefing material, speeches, press releases, strategic messaging frameworks and executive social media media content **.**
* ** Measurement & Insights:
** Guide media monitoring, reputation tracking and campaign measurement, utilizing data and insights to continually refine future strategy.  ##
** Specific Knowledge and Skills**
* ** Executive Presence & Advisory:
** Proven ability to coach, counsel and influence executive leadership on complex, sensitive and high-visibility corporate topics.
* ** Financial & M&A Acumen:
** Strong understanding of public company…