- Promote, shape and protect the organization's reputation through strategic external communications.
- Develop integrated communication plans that support business goals and brand positioning.
- Ensure alignment between corporate messaging, media engagement, and community outreach.
- Lead the development and execution of enterprise media relations strategy.
- Execute media interviews with executives and senior leaders.
- Develop proactive storytelling strategies that elevate brand visibility.
- Serve as a primary spokesperson and media advisor for the organization.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key media targets.
- Oversee media monitoring, messaging consistency, and reputation tracking.
- Lead issues management external communication strategies.
- Develop and execute crisis communication plans in collaboration with senior leadership and legal teams.
- Support externally facing community affairs strategies for driving media awareness.
Requirements
- 8 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, media relations or public affairs.
- Proven experience leading media relations and crisis communications at a regional or enterprise level.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong track record of managing complex issues and reputational risk in a large, matrixed organization.
- Expertise in managing external public relations or communications agencies.
- Experience counseling and engaging with executive leadership and serving as a trusted communications advisor.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business or related field, or equivalent related work experience.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in corporate communications and media relations, with a strong focus on crisis communication and reputation management. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that align with business goals and enhance brand visibility.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Corporate Communications
- Media Relations
- Crisis Communication
- Reputation Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Strategic Communication Planning
- Media Monitoring
- Storytelling Strategies
- Issues Management
- Crisis Communication Planning
Soft Skills
- Excellent Written Communication
- Excellent Oral Communication
- Relationship Building
- Advisory Skills
Industry Keywords
- Public Relations
- Media Engagement
- Community Outreach
- Reputational Risk Management
- Executive Communication