Media Relations - Coordinating Manager

Job Description

The

Coordinating Manager, Media Relations

supports the company's reputation by assisting with strategic communications and media engagement across the enterprise. This role is responsible for driving proactive and reactive media engagement, particularly on complex, high-profile topics including environmental, regulatory, and policy-related issues.

Serving as a key connector across media relations, government affairs, environmental, legal, and operations teams, the Coordinating Manager ensures alignment, consistency, and discipline in how the company communicates externally.

Key Responsibilities:

Media Relations & Issue Management (Primary Focus)

Lead coordination of complex, issue-driven communications, particularly related to environmental, regulatory and policy topics
Support day-to-day collaboration between media relations, government affairs, environmental, legal, and other internal stakeholders
Drive proactive and reactive messaging on sensitive issues, including regulatory matters, litigation, incidents, and reputational challenges
Develop and implement strategic media plans to promote company initiatives and protect the company's reputation
Respond to inbound media inquiries, facilitate interviews, and proactively pitch stories on issues within scope
Correct inaccuracies in media coverage and ensure fact-based narratives are represented
Build structure and consistency across issue management, including SME coordination and media response processes
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Media Training & Spokesperson Support
Serve as a company spokesperson for media inquiries and interviews
Prep and train subject matter experts, particularly in environmental and policy areas and topics.
Help develop media prep materials and provide candid feedback to improve spokesperson effectiveness
Media Monitoring & Analysis
Use analytics to prioritize issues, refine messaging, and guide media engagement
Monitor and help to anticipate emerging risks and opportunities based on media and public sentiment
Skills & Competencies

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
Ability to think strategically and hand sensitive information
Sound judgment, including knowing when to engage and when to decline opportunities
Ability to operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Media savvy with a deep understanding of the news landscape
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to influence across functions
Forward-thinking and adaptable to evolving communications trends

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of communications experience, must have 5 years of experience in public relations or external communications
Preferred candidates will have experience in a communications role related to steel manufacturing
Experience managing media relations in high-profile or issue-driven environments
Ability to work effectively with senior leadership
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with media monitoring tools, distribution services, and analytics

Other Details

Ability to work remotely
Travel approximately 25%

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think:

Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead:

Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do:

Empower Performance and Deliver Results