Director, Media Relations & Communications

To help us do this work, The Times is hiring a Director of Media Relations & Communications to support rapid response and issues management communications throughout the organization. You will advance and defend the reputation of the New York Times and its employees by creating and executing media relations strategies during emerging issues and high-stakes situations. You will be part of a team that develops and executes comprehensive rapid response strategies, handles complex media inquiries, and provides expert counsel to senior leadership on sensitive communications matters. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional judgment, a deep understanding of the media landscape, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hybrid role based either in our New York City headquarters or our Washington, San Francisco or Los Angeles bureaus, reporting to the Executive Director of Media Relations and Communications. You can typically expect to come into the office 3 days per week. This position requires regular after hours, weekend and on-call work.

• 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.

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