Global Communications Senior Strategist

Job Description: Job Title: Global Communications Senior Strategist Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Global Communications Senior Strategist, you will help advance 3M’s brand reputation and fuel growth opportunities. You will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Support global campaigns, activations and communications that advance 3M’s reputation and fuel growth opportunities by leveraging paid, earned, shared and owned channels Develop and execute compelling content and thought leadership strategies for cross-functional teams, including Communications, Government Affairs, Sponsorships and Events, and relevant business group partners Lead proactive story mining by applying creative thinking to industry trends and company priorities, identifying timely, compelling ideas that advance 3M’s brand Build relationships with key media contacts and conduct outreach around enterprise news, initiatives and activations Produce owned content, including press releases, messaging documents, News Center stories, etc., to advance company priorities and enable global teams Manage content publication to 3M-owned channels, paid platforms, and internal content management systems to advance the brand and enable global teams Assist in monitoring, reporting and insight generation for 3M brand, its priority campaigns and key activations Serve as a trusted resource and consultant for internal teams, partners and vendors on communications priorities and tactics, including earned media strategies, owned content opportunities, paid media extensions, and KPIs for measurement/reporting Support scalable communications delivery through team, vendor and budget coordination Your Skills and Expertise: To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) Seven (7) years of experience in public and media relations in a private, public, government or military environment Five (5) years of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders throughout a large organization Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Master's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or journalism from an accredited institution Seven (7) years of relevant experience with a demonstrated increase in responsibilities over time Experience working with global teams Proven ability to convey critical information through compelling and relevant communications, contributing to brand reputation/business growth Track record of successful media relationships and impactful story placements Demonstrated skill with project coordination, relationship management and tactical execution in a cross-functional environment Professional, confident, and positive demeanor, with ability to maintain poise under pressure Excellent writing and verbal communications skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and project management skills Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel: May include up to 5% travel domestic & international Relocation Assistance: May be included Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on <3M.com/careers>. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: . Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/08/2026 To 11/07/2026 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. Pay & Benefits Overview: 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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