Director, Global Media Relations
At a glance
Director-level Paid Media role at RELX (ElsevierJobs). New Jersey · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Shape media plans around launches, campaigns, thought leadership, executive communications and incoming press requests
- Work with segment teams to develop messaging, bylined pieces and pitches for media use
- Coordinate with agencies and business partners in key markets, advising segments and markets on media goals
- Handle press inquiries, plan global activity and track results to measure media work
- Stay current on technology, regulation and industry practices through specialist reading, education and conferences
What you bring
- At least seven years in media relations or corporate communications, ideally in a global organization or agency serving a large enterprise
- A communications, journalism, English or related degree, or equivalent professional experience
- Credible relationships with journalists covering science, healthcare, technology or business
- Experience advising senior executives on media positioning and strategy, including issue or crisis response
- Strong news judgment and writing, with the ability to make complex scientific and technical subjects clear to general audiences
Who this fits
This director role suits someone experienced in global media relations who can advise senior leaders and coordinate work across teams without formal authority. It is fully remote, based in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, with ten percent travel to an office or off-site meetings. The role reports to the VP of Global Communications.
From the employer
Director, Global Media Relations
About Elsevier:
Elsevier, part of RELX, is a global leader in advanced information and decision support. For over a century, we have been helping advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We support academic and corporate research communities, doctors, nurses, future healthcare professionals, and educators across 170 countries in their vital work. We help impact makers achieve better outcomes with research and clinical-grade solutions built on the world’s leading evidence-based scientific and medical content, precision AI, and expert human assessment. We champion inclusion and sustainability, working with the communities that we serve. The Elsevier Foundation supports research and health partnerships around the world.
About the Global Media Team:
Elsevier's global media team plays a strategic role in protecting and enhancing the company's reputation among key external stakeholders. The team proactively plans and executes earned media strategies aligned with Elsevier's objectives, helping to position the company and its portfolio of solutions with the scientific and medical communities, policymakers, and industry press.
Through their efforts, the global media team helps to enhance the company brand and supports commercial objectives while reinforcing Elsevier's position as a trusted leader in information and analytics.
About the role:
Director, Global Media Relations (reporting to Terri Mueller, VP, Global Communications)
Responsibilities:
- The director will help lead the media strategy and support global media activities connected to Elsevier’s priorities, such as commercial launches, campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, executive communications and reactive media inquiries.
- The director will collaborate with the segment teams on messaging, bylined articles, pitches and other content for use with media.
- The director will work with multiple stakeholders in key markets, including agencies and business partners, to deliver on the media goals and will provide counsel to the business segments and markets.
- The director will provide support on key global media activities such as handling media inquiries as needed, strategic planning, tracking and measurement.
- Expected to maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- This role is fully remote and will be based in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, USA. There will be occasions where the director will be required to travel to an Elsevier office or to attend off-site meetings (10% travel).
What we're looking for:·
- 7+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications ideally within a global, matrixed organization or agency setting supporting a large enterprise client.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- Established relationships with, and credibility among, journalists covering science, healthcare, technology, or business.
- Demonstrated experience counseling senior executives on media strategy, positioning, and issue/crisis response.
- Strong news judgment and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific and technical topics for a general audience.
- Experience managing external PR agencies and cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority.
Core Competencies·
- Verbal Communication - Advanced·
- Policy and Procedures - Advanced·
- Project Schedule Management - Advanced·
- Corporate Relations Initiatives – Advanced·
- Media Measurement and Analytics - Advanced·
- Effectively Presents Solutions - Experienced·
- Presentation Skills - Experienced·
- Review and Reporting - Experienced·
- Content Development Processes and Workflow - Experienced·
- Maintains the Relationship - Experienced·
- Manages Resistance - Experienced·
- Desktop Publishing - Experienced
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