Director, Corporate Media Relations

• Develop and execute strategic public-relations plans aligned to enterprise strategy and business leader priorities.
• Oversee media relations for corporate functions including Tech and DAIO, Finance, HIMCO, Enterprise Risk Management, Sustainability and Community Relations; support quarterly earnings, financial results, investor-related news, and major business updates.
• Develop messaging and materials, manage outreach, coordinate with senior leaders, prepare executive communications and provide media training and coaching as needed.
• Create media-relations strategy for Community Relations. Partner with head of Community Relations and other stakeholders to drive impact through earned media and align messaging with enterprise priorities and brand narrative.
• Develop news releases and talking points; manage executive interviews in support of Community Relations initiatives.
• Manage media relations for significant issues including litigation, legislation, regulatory changes, real estate, jobs, and catastrophes.
• Work with journalists and serve as a company spokesperson.
• Track and analyze media coverage, provide insights to leadership, and contribute to regular reporting.
• Partner across Enterprise Communications to ensure alignment and integration across channels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, journalism, public relations, or a related field, within a large public company or Fortune 500 environment.
• Proven ability to provide strategic communications counsel to senior executives and C-suite leaders.
• Experience supporting corporate functions preferred.
• Strong media-relations experience, including established media contacts and experience working with local, national and trade reporters on complex matters.
• Ability to translate complex business topics, objectives and issues into clear communications strategy, messaging, and execution plans.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple strategic communications initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality and sound judgment.
• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong interest in topics relevant to publicly traded companies, including corporate strategy, financial performance, business trends, organizational culture, and business-related public policy; financial-services experience a plus.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for varied audiences.
• Experience using GenAI tools to improve workflow efficiency and understand how earned and owned media may inform AI-generated content about the company and industry.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Four-year degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in corporate communications and media relations, with a strong ability to provide strategic counsel to senior executives. Proficient in developing and executing public relations strategies that align with enterprise goals and effectively manage media outreach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Communications Counsel
• Media Relations Management
• Executive Communication Preparation
• Complex Messaging Development
• GenAI Tools Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Corporate Communications
• Media Relations
• Public Relations
• Writing
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Presentation
• Storytelling
• Communication Strategy
• C-Suite Engagement

Soft Skills

• Planning
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Adaptability
• Judgment

Industry Keywords

• Fortune 500
• Corporate Strategy
• Financial Performance
• Business Trends
• Organizational Culture
• Public Policy
• Community Relations
• Media Coverage Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Crisis Communication

Tools & Technologies

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• GenAI Tools