Communications Operations and Editorial Lead

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Strengthens the operational foundation of Corporate Communications by managing key communication channels, editorial systems, and governance processes. Serves as the team’s primary editor, ensuring communications are clear, consistent, accurate, and aligned with brand and compliance standards. The position is responsible for drafting press releases and coordinating the approval process with Legal, Compliance, and leadership. Provides editorial and operational support to internal communications initiatives led by other team members, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Owns and manages corporate communication channels, including intranet/SharePoint, newsletters, email communications, Teams-based updates, and other owned platforms, as applicable.
• Develops and maintains editorial calendars, content intake processes, and publishing schedules to ensure timely and effective communications.
• Establishes and manages workflows for content development, editing, approvals, publishing, and measurement.
• Serves as the primary editor for Corporate Communications, reviewing and editing content to improve clarity, tone, consistency, and accuracy.
• Enforces editorial and brand standards, including voice and tone, terminology, product naming, trademarks, and style guidelines.
• Conducts final quality assurance reviews to reduce rework, errors, and inconsistencies prior to publication.
• Drafts press releases and supporting materials, including fact sheets, Q&As, quotes, and boilerplate content.
• Coordinates press release approvals with applicable departments and senior leadership, managing version control and timelines.
• Ensures alignment and consistency between internal and external announcements.
• Maintains press release archives and approved corporate descriptions, boilerplates, and evergreen materials.
• Defines and tracks performance metrics for owned communication channels and prepares recurring reports with actionable insights.
• Uses engagement data and insights to recommend improvements to channel strategy, content formats, and cadence.
• Provides editorial, channel, and operational support to internal communications initiatives led by other team members, as needed.
• Assists with editing, formatting, and quality control for internal announcements and leadership communications upon request.
• Creates templates, FAQs, and manager-ready materials to support internal communications efforts when needed.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in corporate communications, digital communications, internal communications, or public relations.
• Demonstrated experience managing owned communication channels and editorial workflows.
• Proven ability to edit and elevate content quality across internal and external communications.
• Experience drafting press releases and coordinating cross-functional approval processes.
• Demonstrated computer skills, preferably spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other applicable software programs.

COMPETENCIES

• Project management
• Organization
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork
• Results oriented

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require

exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.