Reporting to the Global Public Relations Sr. Manager, the Global Public Relations Sr. Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development of key press materials, core project workbacks, managing daily monitoring and reporting alongside agency partners and supporting global product launch executions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Involvement in every aspect of launch planning, for ideation, to planning, to execution of both virtual and in person launch moments.

• Own core project management tasks like the development, alignment and tracking of workbacks, and material alignments with key stakeholders

• Develop written PR materials (press releases, Q&As, messaging documents) for product launches

• Work with agency partners to manage coverage tracking for daily and monthly reporting; ongoing and at key product launch moments

• Liaise and collaborate with team members across the globe to understand the needs of each market

• Recommend new areas and angles to stimulate awareness of Motorola globally

• Bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the team and our way of working

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments within Motorola for maximum impact

• Think creatively and identify new opportunities for the team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications or equivalent experience

• At least 5 years of experience working in PR or communications; PR agency experience preferred

• Ability to travel globally, if needed

• Strong written skills; able to write concise, engaging and informative copy

• Strong understanding of media landscape/evolving communications environment

• Strong oral communication skills; willing and able to speak up in meetings (internal and external) and ability to hold conversation with media

• Strong project management skills; detail oriented with time management skills

• Strong problem solving skills coupled with analytical abilities

• Experience with earned media reporting and competitive research

• Flexibility; we are always moving so quickly and efficiently, this person needs to be comfortable with switching directions quickly

• Must consume the media on a daily basis and be up-to-speed on current events

• An interest and understanding of the tech landscape