At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department OverviewThe Global Communications team is the voice of Motorola Solutions, bringing to life the company’s rich history in innovation and commitment to help keep communities and businesses safe, productive and thriving. Our customers are everyday heroes – from police officers and firefighters to utility workers and educators – and we proudly tell their stories through thoughtful campaigns that span media, thought leadership, employee engagement and other stakeholder communications.
Job Description
This role sits within Motorola Solutions’ Global Communications & Media team and supports the Head of North America Communications in driving public relations, brand awareness, and regional communication strategies. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong passion for storytelling, a sharp eye for detail and a proactive mindset. This position may span both public safety and commercial enterprise markets, supporting product communications, customer storytelling, media relations execution and content creation.
Scope of Responsibilities
Cross-Portfolio Communications Support: Partner closely with the North America Communications Team to support regional PR campaigns, product launches and thought leadership across both public safety and commercial enterprise business units.
Customer Storytelling: Uncover, research and write compelling customer stories that bring to life the real-world impact of Motorola Solutions’ technology portfolio across North America.
High-Impact Content Creation: Serve as a primary writer for a wide variety of public-facing materials, including press releases, news features, media pitches, spokesperson briefing docs and social media copy.
Media Relations Execution: Pitch regional, tech, and industry trade media, build and manage targeted media lists, coordinate interview logistics and track journalist coverage.
Measurement, Monitoring & AI Workflows: Oversee daily media tracking, campaign analytics, and sentiment coverage reports. Apply modern generative AI and media intelligence tools to speed up research, list building, and content draft workflows.
Event & Trade Show Support: Support PR logistics, media staffing and content amplification for key North American trade shows, regional events and customer summits.
Specific Knowledge and Skills
Exceptional Writing & Editing: Outstanding narrative and drafting skills; able to shift tone easily between technical, corporate and human-centric story styles.
Enthusiastic Go-Getter Mindset: High agency, proactive drive and eagerness to take initiative, learn new markets and tackle projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
Media Relations & Pitching Familiarity: Direct hands-on exposure to media relations concepts and pitching journalists.
Agility & Resourcefulness: Able to juggle multiple tight deadlines, adapt quickly as news cycles or business priorities shift and maintain high standards of quality.
Digital & AI Tool Proficiency: Working knowledge or eagerness to adopt generative AI tools, media monitoring platforms and content management systems to streamline daily work.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate seamlessly with marketing, sales, product managers and external customer teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or related discipline.
3+ years of professional communications, public relations, or media experience (agency or corporate context preferred).
Demonstrated portfolio of exceptional corporate writing samples (press releases, pitch letters, customer features, articles).
Proven exposure to media relations execution, media monitoring and outreach campaigns.
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Target Base Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree AND 3+ years of professional communications, public relations, or media experience (agency or corporate context preferred)
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of professional communications, public relations, or media experience
- Portfolio of corporate writing samples, including press releases, pitch letters, customer features, or articles
- Exposure to media relations execution, media monitoring, and outreach campaigns
- Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the United States
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.
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What We Do
Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.
