Media Relations Specialist

3M

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3M is science applied to life.

At 3M, we are in your cell phone. We are in your car. We are at your doctor’s office. You are never more than 10 feet from a 3M product.

3M helps make it possible for many other companies to do what they do.

At 3M, we produce a mind-bending 55,000 products. Our technology expertise started over 100 years ago with ceramics, turning minerals into sandpaper. This expertise has grown to span 46 technology platforms, with thousands of products and applications.

Our scientists are experts at combining our core technologies to invent a surprising range of products. Our people and our products reshape the way we live our lives every day.

From celebrating new ideas to uncovering fresh uses for tried and true products, 3M solves problems for people, for communities and customers around the world.

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Position Details

Media Relations Specialist
Job
Full-time
8/29/2019
Twin Cities Metro
Maplewood, MN

3M is seeking a Media Relations Specialist for the 3M Communications team located in Maplewood, MN. At 3M, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Here, you go.

Job Summary:

The person hired for the position of Communications Specialist will be part of a team dedicated to protecting and advancing 3M’s brand and reputation. The ideal candidate is one who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is able to effectively collaborate with others, and is eager to hone and expand their skills at a global Fortune 500 company.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide communications support and content for public relations programs and to address sensitive corporate issues, topics, and situations. 
  • Work to ensure successful outcomes by preparing 3M subject experts, editors, reporters, and producers to properly shape interviews. 
  • Write news releases, message points, situation analyses and owned content as needed. 
  • As spokesperson, represent and speak for 3M on a variety of topics. 
  • Apply contemporary knowledge of industry trends, geopolitical events, and economic conditions in every aspect of the job. 
  • Develop and execute stakeholder communications plans. 
  • Collaborate with and guide the work of external vendors as needed. 
  • Maintain and improve emergency response playbooks. 
  • Develop and implement strategies to train local and global partners on emergency response communications. 
  • Manage media monitoring on key issues.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution 
  • Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in corporate communications, media relations, and/or journalism in a private, public, government or military environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to translate technical information into relevant audience-specific messages. 
  • Experience advising organizational leaders on communications. 
  • Demonstrated skills in influencing, negotiating and facilitating in a cross-functional environment. 
  • Strong collaboration skills with ability to build and maintain strong relationships at multiple levels across the organization. 
  • Displays professional, confident, and positive demeanor, with ability to maintain poise under pressure. 
  • Excellent writing and verbal communications skills, interpersonal skills, and project management skills. 
  • Advanced degree in journalism, public relations or communications.

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