100000 Motorola Solutions, Inc. · Chicago, IL

Public Relations Manager at 100000 Motorola Solutions, Inc. — Chicago, IL

Full-timeChicago, IL$105,000–$115,000/yearPosted 2026-07-20Apply on Workday
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Company Overview

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, thought leadership, employee engagement and other stakeholder communications.

The things we care about most start with safety, because we’re at our best when we feel safe. Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise Security organization designs video security systems, powered by responsibly-built AI, that can alert security professionals when action is needed, focusing human attention to cover more ground and act with more certainty. We make this possible with live video, powerful analytics, touchless access, advanced alarm and control and critical communication devices and networks. We’re connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help.

Job Description

This position is an opportunity for a skilled communications professional with a strategic mindset, media relations experience and strong project management and writing skills to manage external communications plans and programs. The team member will join the Global Communications & Media team, based in Motorola Solutions’ Chicago headquarters, and report to the head of North America Enterprise Security Communications & Media.

Scope of Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a strategic business partner and communications counselor to North America Enterprise Security sales leaders with a focus on building relationships and gathering insights that can be used in messaging and media pitching
  • Partner with product and marketing teams to align communications activities
  • Lead the development and execution of strategic external communication plans and programs that tell the company’s story to reporters, investors and other key audiences
  • Create well-crafted, concise and highly engaging communications including pitches, press releases, blog posts, and other materials needed to tell our enterprise security stories
  • Build and maintain key media relationships and regularly pitch national, local and trade media with enterprise security stories
  • Manage communications activities at and around priority North America tradeshows
  • Read enterprise security and technology news; support monitoring, measurement and crisis communications

Specific Knowledge and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree required; journalism, communications or English preferred
  • 7+ years of communications experience with a corporation or public relations agency or in journalism
  • Strategic thinker who can build a network, gather information and translate it into communications projects and plans that generate coverage and clear results
  • Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills
  • Savvy media strategist who knows how to leverage top-tier, trade and local outlets for earned coverage, as well as paid, shared and owned channels
  • Seasoned professional who exerts influence in navigating all levels of the organization and consistently exhibits strong judgment and commitment to excellence
  • Detailed project manager who leads complex workstreams with cross-functional contributors, meets tight deadlines and easily adjusts as circumstances change
  • Serious commitment to excellence, quality and attention to detail
  • Experience working with sales teams, marketing and company leaders preferred

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Target Base Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 USD

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 7+ years of communications experience with a corporation or public relations agency or in journalism
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. (GC/CITIZEN ONLY)

Travel Requirements

Under 10% Relocation Provided

None Position Type

Experienced Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave
  • and more!

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