Director of Global Media Relations

About the role

The Director of Global Media Relations is a highly skilled individual with robust experience in managing media relations across top-tier news organizations, while setting ambitious and measurable goals with high expectations. The person in this role must have a proven track record of strategic and proactive ways to successfully engage members of the press, and manage the development of complex stories from idea to high-profile earned placements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategy and execution of successful press engagement across domestic and global media markets.
• Manage incoming and proactive opportunities in media markets around the world, particularly in strategic locations within Northeastern’s global university system of 14 campuses.
• Identify trends, surface story opportunities, and sharpen the university’s earned media strategy using AI-powered tools.
• Work closely with reporters and manage complex stories that are on message and promote the organization through top-tier earned placements targeting key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across divisions and locations to ensure alignment with external affairs goals.
• Work in a fast-paced and goal-oriented environment, managing people and projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in working with the press across top-tier publications, including those not based in the US.
• Experience working in fast-paced and strategic communications operations that prioritize earned press.
• Strong track record in working with reporters and managing complex stories that are on message and promote the organization through top-tier earned placements targeting key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI-powered media monitoring, analytics, and content tools, and a demonstrated ability to integrate these into daily workflow to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Superb command of facts and data.
• The ability to stay calm and focused in a crisis situation.
• Energetic, positive attitude.
• Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail.