The Marketing Communications Manager will oversee global marketing communications projects, develop brand messaging, create marketing assets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication strategies.
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Are you passionate about shaping how global brands come to life through compelling, integrated communications? This is a hands on global marketing communications role where you will partner closely with Global Marketing franchise teams to bring strategy, positioning, and messaging to market through high quality, on brand communications assets used around the world. If you thrive in a fast paced, matrix environment and enjoy turning complexity into clear, impactful storytelling, this role offers broad exposure and meaningful influence.
What will you be doing?• Supporting and guiding global positioning, messaging, and channel strategies for assigned Global Marketing franchise teams and products
• Acting as a strategic partner to Global Marketing on value propositions, messaging frameworks, and integrated communications planning
• Managing all marketing communications projects end to end through the Global Marcom process, ensuring delivery on time and on budget
• Leading creation of global marketing assets including digital and print collateral, advertising, video, animations, social media, and sales enablement tools
• Writing and developing copy, headlines, and storyboards while ensuring consistent Smith+Nephew brand standards
• Serving as the primary liaison between Global Marketing, creative teams, agencies, and internal partners
• Managing workflows, approvals, and asset distribution through the Digital Asset Management system
• Supporting global alignment by working closely with regional and country partners and, where applicable, supporting global tradeshows
What will you need to be successful?• Acting as a strategic partner to Global Marketing on value propositions, messaging frameworks, and integrated communications planning
• Managing all marketing communications projects end to end through the Global Marcom process, ensuring delivery on time and on budget
• Leading creation of global marketing assets including digital and print collateral, advertising, video, animations, social media, and sales enablement tools
• Writing and developing copy, headlines, and storyboards while ensuring consistent Smith+Nephew brand standards
• Serving as the primary liaison between Global Marketing, creative teams, agencies, and internal partners
• Managing workflows, approvals, and asset distribution through the Digital Asset Management system
• Supporting global alignment by working closely with regional and country partners and, where applicable, supporting global tradeshows
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, PR, or a closely related field
• 5 or more years of experience in marketing communications, communications, PR, or marketing
• Experience working in a global organization or supporting global stakeholders
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and agency collaboration skills
• Proven copywriting ability with strong creative and brand understanding
• Comfort working in a dynamic, matrix environment with multiple priorities
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• 5 or more years of experience in marketing communications, communications, PR, or marketing
• Experience working in a global organization or supporting global stakeholders
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and agency collaboration skills
• Proven copywriting ability with strong creative and brand understanding
• Comfort working in a dynamic, matrix environment with multiple priorities
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
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We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
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Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 USD annually (or hourly) The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we provide competitive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, and generous PTO, paid company holidays annually and 8 hours of Volunteer time and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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