Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Policy Communications (New Brunswick, NJ or Washington, DC)
Position Summary:
Focus on advancing Johnson & Johnson’s policy priorities through external communications. Lead and assist in developing plans, implementing programs, and working with media to ensure the Company’s positions are clearly understood by key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Build trusted relationships and collaborate across multi-functional teams to advance GA&P priorities.
Prepare external communications strategies in response to policy and government inquiries.
Manage development/production of communications materials (statements, talking points, press releases, digital content).
Coordinate internal teams to align positions and messaging on emerging topics.
Monitor and assess external communications and media environment related to GA&P priorities.
Maintain strong working relationships with key media outlets, especially policy and political trades.
Manage agency relationships to support strategy development and execution.
Maintain understanding of industry standards and emerging trends.
Mentor colleagues and foster continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
8+ years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or media relations.
Excellent verbal and written communications; strong writing on tight deadlines.
Strong relationship management; experience working cross-functionally and globally.
Experience pitching and maintaining reporter relationships (politically focused/industry publications).
Proven record counseling senior management/business leaders.
Passion for media and consuming news.
Initiative, anticipation of next steps, and high standards.
Experience managing third-party agency relationships.
Preferred Skills:
Brand Reputation Management
Communications Measurement
Content Creation
Corporate Communications Strategy/Management
Cultural Competence
External Communication
Innovation
Market Research
Media Relations
Organizing
Relationship Building
Social Awareness
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Thinking
Technical Credibility
Benefits:
(time off): Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (Colorado 48; Washington 56); Holiday pay incl. Floating Holidays: 13 days/year; Work/Personal/Family Time: up to 40 hours/year; Parental Leave: 480 hours; Bereavement Leave: 240 hours (immediate family) / 40 hours (extended); Caregiver Leave: 80 hours (52-week rolling); Volunteer Leave: 32 hours/year; Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours/year.
