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Communications Specialist – Manufacturing & Product

Communications Specialist – Manufacturing & Product

CompanyMedline
LocationNorthbrook, IL, USA
Salary$68640 – $99320
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in communications or marketing, preferably supporting Manufacturing or Product functions.
  • Experience writing for various formats and mediums (e.g., email, web, video, presentations).
  • Experience planning, developing and implementing communication plans.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute communication plans that support the Manufacturing & Product team’s goals, initiatives, and business priorities.
  • Support Chief Product Officer in partnership with manufacturing/division leadership team, to develop communications that inspire engagement, strengthen culture, and empower a high performing, connected organization.
  • Craft clear and compelling messaging, aligned across manufacturing sites for a variety of communication tactics including townhalls, newsletters, executive communications, and employee engagement channels.
  • Develop templates, toolkits, and best practices to create consistency and efficiency in communications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver communications that align messaging with broader enterprise initiatives and major project rollouts, ensuring consistency and clarity across the organization.
  • Gather feedback, analyze engagement metrics, and recommend improvements to enhance communication effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong writing, storytelling, and content development skills.
  • Ability to translate complex business strategies into clear, engaging, and actionable messaging.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to effectively partner with and support senior leadership.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.