Director, Media Relations (Corporate & Executive Communications)

8+ years of experience in public relations, preferably in an agency environment. Deep expertise in corporate and business media strategy, executive visibility, and media relations. Experience developing and executing insight-driven media strategies. Deep rolodex of trusted media relationships. Strong track record of securing meaningful coverage in top-tier business, financial, and industry outlets. Experience advising senior-level clients and executives. Experience participating in new business pitches. Hands-on experience supporting executives across interviews and events. Experience mentoring, managing, and developing junior staff.

Drive corporate and business media relations across various categories. Elevate client narratives and insert executives/brands into relevant media conversations. Develop media angles and secure coverage in traditional and emerging platforms. Execute innovative media strategies in collaboration with account teams. Support executive participation at industry events. Assist with media lists, press releases, briefing docs, and mailers. Cultivate and expand media relationships across channels. Manage proactive and reactive media relations, including issues management. Mentor and train junior staff in media relations. Stay updated on industry news and trends to inform strategy. Collaborate with the Media Team on industry POVs and learnings. Participate in new business opportunities. Join client calls as a subject matter expert on media trends. Media train spokespeople and staff interviews.