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McKesson

Manager, External – Policy Communications

McKesson

. Support external and policy communications initiatives that advance enterprise priorities and strengthen McKesson’s reputation .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,800 - $131,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in external communications, media relations, and social media management, with a strong focus on leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance communication strategies. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively across teams.

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External Communications ExperienceMedia Relations SkillsSocial Media ManagementAI-Powered Tools ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills
Digital Tools ProficiencyWriting SkillsProofreading SkillsContent CreationCampaign ExecutionPerformance AnalysisLogistics OrganizationTimeline ManagementAudience EngagementPolicy Understanding
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCross-Team CollaborationPrioritizationDeadline Management
Tools & Technologies
AI-Powered Communication ToolsMedia Intelligence ToolsSocial Media Platforms
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CommunicationsJournalismGovernment AffairsCorporate NarrativePress Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support external and policy communications initiatives that advance enterprise priorities and strengthen McKesson’s reputation
  • Engage Government Affairs, business unit marketing teams, and other stakeholders to identify and activate campaigns, thought leadership, events, and earned media opportunities
  • Build and execute social media strategies that reinforce McKesson’s corporate narrative
  • Build and deliver communication materials for external audiences
  • Recommend media engagement approaches and respond to media inquiries with approved statements
  • Strengthen McKesson’s AI-powered communications tools and platforms
  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive communications tasks and pilot productivity solutions
  • Optimize press releases for McKesson’s corporate narrative and AI-powered search and LLM tools
  • Lead training and maintenance of AI-powered media intelligence and monitoring tools
  • Report to the Senior Director, External and Policy Communications
  • Maintain occasional availability outside normal working hours

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4+ years of broad communications experience across a wide range of disciplines
  • Proficient with digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI and the creation of agents
  • Demonstrated experience in external communications
  • Experience in media relations, including developing newsworthy storylines, preparing spokespeople, building reporter relationships, and coordinating press engagement
  • Skilled in organizing logistics, managing timelines, and executing campaigns and activities
  • Outstanding writing and proofreading skills
  • Proficient in social media management, including strategy, content creation, audience engagement, and performance analysis
  • Understanding of the policy landscape
  • Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration and productive relationships
  • 4-year degree in communications, journalism, business, or a related field
  • Must be authorized to work in the US
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
  • Benefits included in McKesson’s Total Rewards package
  • Equal employment opportunities
  • Reasonable accommodation for job search or application