Merit Medical Systems Inc

Communications Operations and Editorial Lead

Merit Medical Systems Inc$80K — $95K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, digital communications, or public relations.
  • Experience managing communication channels and editorial workflows.
  • Proficient in editing to enhance content quality and clarity.
  • Skilled in drafting press releases and managing approval processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage corporate communication channels like intranet and newsletters.
  • Develop and maintain editorial calendars and content processes.
  • Establish workflows for content creation and publication.
  • Serve as the primary editor for clarity and accuracy in communications.
  • Draft press releases and manage coordination with legal and leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Supportive team environment with emphasis on collaboration.
  • Access to resources for channel strategy enhancement.
  • Flexibility in communication platforms and editorial practices.
Full Job Description
WORK SHIFT
DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Strengthens the operational foundation of Corporate Communications by managing key communication channels, editorial systems, and governance processes. Serves as the team's primary editor, ensuring communications are clear, consistent, accurate, and aligned with brand and compliance standards. The position is responsible for drafting press releases and coordinating the approval process with Legal, Compliance, and leadership. Provides editorial and operational support to internal communications initiatives led by other team members, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

  • Owns and manages corporate communication channels, including intranet/SharePoint, newsletters, email communications, Teams-based updates, and other owned platforms, as applicable.
  • Develops and maintains editorial calendars, content intake processes, and publishing schedules to ensure timely and effective communications.
  • Establishes and manages workflows for content development, editing, approvals, publishing, and measurement.
  • Serves as the primary editor for Corporate Communications, reviewing and editing content to improve clarity, tone, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Enforces editorial and brand standards, including voice and tone, terminology, product naming, trademarks, and style guidelines.
  • Conducts final quality assurance reviews to reduce rework, errors, and inconsistencies prior to publication.
  • Drafts press releases and supporting materials, including fact sheets, Q&As, quotes, and boilerplate content.
  • Coordinates press release approvals with applicable departments and senior leadership, managing version control and timelines.
  • Ensures alignment and consistency between internal and external announcements.
  • Maintains press release archives and approved corporate descriptions, boilerplates, and evergreen materials.
  • Defines and tracks performance metrics for owned communication channels and prepares recurring reports with actionable insights.
  • Uses engagement data and insights to recommend improvements to channel strategy, content formats, and cadence.
  • Provides editorial, channel, and operational support to internal communications initiatives led by other team members, as needed.
  • Assists with editing, formatting, and quality control for internal announcements and leadership communications upon request.
  • Creates templates, FAQs, and manager-ready materials to support internal communications efforts when needed.
  • Performs other duties and tasks as required.


ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
  • Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
  • Writing
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Bending
  • Visual acuity
  • Color perception
  • Depth perception
  • Reading
  • Field of vision/peripheral


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in corporate communications, digital communications, internal communications, or public relations.
  • Demonstrated experience managing owned communication channels and editorial workflows.
  • Proven ability to edit and elevate content quality across internal and external communications.
  • Experience drafting press releases and coordinating cross-functional approval processes.
  • Demonstrated computer skills, preferably spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other applicable software programs.


COMPETENCIES
  • Project management
  • Organization
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Analytical Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Results oriented


COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require

exposure.

About Merit Medical Systems Inc

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.
Learn more about Merit Medical Systems Inc
Size
6,446 employees
Market Cap
$3.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.8 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+12.2%
Revenue
$963.8 million
NASDAQ

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