Director, Media Relations - Confidential : Job Details

Director, Media Relations

The Director, Media Relations plays a pivotal role in enhancing the organization's global reputation through strategic media engagement, executive visibility, and thought leadership. Reporting to the communications lead, this seasoned professional acts as the primary media contact and reputation advisor.

Your Professional Profile

• Deep expertise in media relations across diverse formats and platforms.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills for varied content types.
• Proven success in cultivating relationships with influential media outlets; energy sector experience is a plus.
• Background in community engagement and stakeholder strategy development.
• Skilled spokesperson for corporate, financial, product, community, and crisis communications.
• Strategic communicator adept at tailoring messages for governments, communities, customers, investors, and the public.
• Strong decision-making abilities with a stakeholder-focused mindset.
• Highly organized with strong planning and time management capabilities.
• Effective leadership and coaching skills with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Creative, results-driven, and adaptable to shifting priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the organization's lead media contact and spokesperson; prepare and support spokespeople across the organization.
• Develop and implement strategies for responding to media inquiries in collaboration with leadership and global teams.
• Work closely with investor relations, government relations, and external affairs on media-related initiatives.
• Design and execute proactive and reactive media plans aligned with brand goals and reputation management.
• Contribute to community engagement and stakeholder outreach efforts.
• Produce high-quality communications materials including talking points, Q&As, briefing documents, and media pitches.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; advise on media opportunities and executive visibility.
• Lead crisis communications related to media and external influencers; serve as the primary contact during issues management.
• Create and manage executive communication platforms for senior leadership.
• Oversee media training programs.
• Lead content distribution across traditional and digital media channels; advise on emerging technologies and platforms.
• Monitor media coverage and apply insights to inform strategic planning.
• Collaborate with communications peers to shape strategy and manage budgets and resources.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10+ years in communications or public relations, ideally within a B2B, publicly traded multinational company.
• 7+ years of leadership in media relations, including global media experience; community/government relations experience is a plus.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including coaching and career development.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis and issues communications.
• Strong command of AP style and editorial standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.