Qualification

Additional Compensation and BenefitsFor roles in the UFor roles outside of the U$150Candidate Use of GenAI Tools

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of increasing experience in media relations, public affairs, or corporate communications, with a significant focus on rapid response and issues management.
Proven track record of successfully managing high-profile, sensitive, and complex media situations, with a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape, including traditional, digital, and social media platforms.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and critically under pressure, making sound judgments and rapid decisions, with experience advising and collaborating with senior executives on communications strategy.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience managing a team of seasoned crisis communicators, helping them make decisions and guiding their strategic approach.

Prior experience working at a media organization, agency, campaign or large corporation with international reach and prominent presence on social media.
Additional Compensation and Benefits:
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$150,000—$165,000 USD
Candidate Use of GenAI Tools:
We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

Director, Media Relations & Communications at The New York Times · LumiJobs

Director, Media Relations & Communications