Marketing Communications Manager

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

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

* Develops content that is clear, understandable, and engaging for a diverse audience - both internal and external.

* Responsible for internal digital marketing strategy and employee communication program development.

* Executes operational objectives and plans for the corporate communications team.

* Responsible for content development on, but not limited to, the following platforms: SharePoint, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and internal video editing software.

* Designs communications for global employees to inform them about company information, including events, program rollouts, organizational changes, values and culture, engagement campaigns, and crisis communications.

* Serves as a copywriter/editor for internal and external communications.

* Oversees all content for employee digital communications channels, including email, videos, the company intranet, and internal social media channels.

* Supports global communication partners and provides training as needed.

* Assists with internal communication and engagement initiatives, which include but aren't limited to live broadcast production for All Hands Meetings/Town Halls, written communications, presentations, reporting support, and coordination with other team members/partners on cadence, talking points, and other key deliverables.

* Ensures message consistency across channels, platforms, and for different departments, teams, and offices throughout the organization.

* Helps drive engagement and foster a deeper connection to cultural values and the company vision.

* Manages, plans, and collaborates to execute internal marketing employee events.

* Supports change management communications (in partnership with the HR team) and handles internal messaging.

* Proposes initiatives, programs, or policies to increase employee satisfaction, engagement and well-being and to enhance the employee experience.

* Develops and delivers engagement programs that support employee growth and retention.

* Assists with developing employee engagement/team building activities.

* Researches and works with vendors and other departments to execute employee engagement initiatives.

* Collaborates with the team to support copywriting for press releases and coordinate public relations activities.

* Supports and maintains communications programs and initiatives that support the organizational goals and culture.

* Establishes and maintains measurement standards to provide meaningful information that will guide continual improvement and further increase employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

* Handles sensitive and confidential information with care.

* 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

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.

* Minimum of 12 years of content creation in an agency or as part of a corporate communications/marketing team.

* Experience working in a global company.

* Experience and knowledge of the medical device industry.

* Live event and video production experience.

* Experience communicating technical product information about medical devices, products or services.

* Demonstrated track record in the design and execution of multi-faceted communications strategies that advance initiatives and increase organizational visibility.

* Spanish proficiency is required.

* Translation experience.

* Excellent editing, presentation, and effective written/verbal communication skills.

* Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, responsiveness, and self-motivation

* Excellent customer service orientation with strong follow-through.

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

* Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing, evaluating, and solving complex problems.

* Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills, preferably in spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other applicable software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated video recording and editing experience.
• Professional photography experience.
• Graphic design experience.
• Additional foreign language is a plus.
• Experience working with C-Suite executives is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong project management
• Global and cross-cultural communication
• Customer service
• Collaboration and leadership
• Relationship building - strong interpersonal
• Demonstrated initiative - self starter
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Change management
• Adaptability
• Discretion and integrity
• Time management
• Attention to detail

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.