Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Specialist responsible for developing external communications strategies for Medline. Managing media relations, creating content, and collaborating across teams in a dynamic healthcare company.
Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and execute Medline’s external communications strategy and plan.
Produce news stories, press releases, media pitches, and Q&A briefings.
Announce mergers, acquisitions, and other major corporate milestones.
Partner with the Communications Manager and external media agency to identify earned media opportunities across Europe.
Create and maintain a digital Press Room on the Medline EMEA website.
Build relationships with key media outlets across Europe.
Collaborate with videographers and production teams to develop high‑quality multimedia content.
Capture stories, conduct on‑camera interviews, and produce video materials.
Write scripts and shape narrative flow for corporate and news-style content.
Own editorial processes to ensure consistency and quality.
Sub-edit and proofread content submissions.
Provide coaching and editorial guidance to colleagues to elevate overall standards.
Support public affairs initiatives, including C-suite briefings and external stakeholder engagements.
Provide updates and insights on external stakeholders in close collaboration with the Internal Communications Manager.
Lead cross-functional content and campaign projects.
Build strong partnerships with senior leadership, business unit leaders, and external partners.
Serve as a trusted advisor on crisis communication and sensitive reputation management issues.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public affairs or a related field.
At least five years of experience in corporate communications, journalism or public affairs.
Proven expertise in journalism, editing and storytelling for diverse audiences, including end‑to‑end video content creation.
Experience in media relations and the ability to manage press inquiries proactively and strategically.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Willingness to travel across EMEA (up to 30%).
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to perform under pressure and a track record of delivering high-quality results.
Knowledge of the healthcare sector or European healthcare systems is a strong plus.
Benefits
An opportunity to make a significant impact during a pivotal phase in Medline’s growth and transformation.
A dynamic, international work environment with colleagues from across Europe.
Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in high-visibility projects.
One-year contract, with the expectation of a permanent contract following successful completion.
Market based base salary and a bonus plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness allowance.
26 vacation days with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
Job title
Corporate Communications – Public Affairs Specialist
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