Media Relations Specialist:

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Media Relations Specialist. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Global Issues Management, based in Skillman, NJ. Remote options will be considered for qualified candidates.

Who We Are

At Kenvue, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies (Kenvue), we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brands—including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® —are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers’ hearts and homes.

Join us in shaping our future-and yours.

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What will you do:

The Media Relations Specialist will be part of a global team helping to drive high-impact communications for engagement and alignment with employees around the world, supporting activities that protect and enhance brand and business reputation, as well as driving awareness of our brands and mission among consumers. The role will be responsible for supporting the global media relations team with global issues, crisis communications, and media relations specifically for key business initiatives globally.

• Responsibilities:

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of Kenvue Corporate Brand and support strategy and messaging to help build the reputation of Kenvue within today’s 24/7 news cycle.

  • Support Media Relations Global Leader and regional leads in the execution of best-in-class strategic communication activations and media engagement to manage brand and business issues.

  • Help maintain alignment across functions and across regions, monitoring anticipated and ongoing issues and media relations activations —including managing company media inbox, reporter and influencer research, pitch development and outreach, support of executive interview materials, as well as reporting and analytics.

  • Proactively research and recommend unique media opportunities, pitch media and cultivate media relationships as appropriate.

  • Support the Global Media Relations team by drafting press releases and announcements within the landscape of Kevnue.

  • Develop comprehensive media prep files ahead of media interviews.

  • Develop knowledge on current and emerging communications trends and digital technologies, and assess the impact, industry best practices and emerging trends, while collaborating with the Global Media Relations Leader and regional leads.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $60,000 - $96,600.

What we are looking for:

• Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
  • Proven expertise in communications with at least 3 years’ experience within a corporate environment or public relations agency
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills and experience working with media
  • A basic understanding of the media on a global scale (traditional, online, broadcast, and social) and brand marketing trends (earned, owned, and paid)
  • A self-starter with high attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, take ownership, shift gears, and acclimate quickly while possessing high accountability for work quality and a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong multi-tasking skills and the aptitude to effectively motivate the team and internal partners to meet deadlines are crucial.
  • Professional maturity and ability to partner with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and work independently with minimal supervision and/or as part of a team
  • Results-driven strategic problem solver with the ability to identify relevant corporate media opportunities

• Desired Qualifications

  • Business Mindset: Use business and market insights to support, identify and contribute to solutions
  • Trusted Business Partner: Builds and maintains trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders across functions and leverages influential communication to frame analytical insights and support the development of business strategies focused on value creation
  • Digital Champion/Technology Advocate: Embrace a digital mindset through encouraging and role-modeling the use of technology
  • Agility and Innovation: Leverage an agile and creative mindset to adapt to change and help to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement, and proactive learning through new technology, processes, and people

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.