Global Head of Media Relations

About the role

As part of an industry-leading global communications team, you will help Aon share stories with external stakeholders and grow awareness and understanding of how Aon shapes decisions for the better—to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Aon is in the business of better decisions: united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, passionate about helping colleagues and clients succeed.

Communications plays a critical role in shaping perceptions within Aon and externally about how we help clients make better decisions and deliver positive outcomes. This role will further build senior talent within the global communications team, focusing on media engagement, storytelling, social media strategy, and leading a proactive, strategic media relations team.

The global head of media relations will maintain strong relationships with tier-one, business, and trade reporters, serve as a key storyteller and spokesperson for the firm, lead Aon’s social media strategy and execution, and mentor a media relations team. This leader will also establish a global Center of Excellence for media relations and external positioning to align standard methodologies across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop journalist relationships, pitch and secure media coverage, and respond to media queries to advance commercial objectives and influence positive perceptions of Aon’s reputation, thought leadership, and social impact.
• Build Aon’s share of voice across four key mega trends shaping client needs in Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities.
• Implement distribution of corporate press releases, media advisories, and updates via Aon’s newsroom.
• Partner with team members to develop integrated, aligned messaging plans and content articulating the firm’s growth strategy, brand strategy, progress on key initiatives, and thought-leadership perspectives.
• Lead a global Center of Excellence for media engagement to drive a coordinated approach to proactive and reactive media relations, issues management, and agency relationships across Aon’s Marketing & Communications organization.
• Oversee Center of Excellence media monitoring and reporting platforms, enabling consistent reports on coverage (trends, share of voice, sentiment), social media conversation, and other indicators to refine communications strategies.
• Develop and lead a program preparing key leaders and others throughout the firm for media interviews and public speaking opportunities.

Requirements

• 10+ years in communications with a proven track record of producing and leading sophisticated communications in support of global business objectives.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Experience developing and leading national and local media relationships for a publicly traded, global brand, preferably in professional/financial services, consulting, or technology.
• Ability to lead sensitive communication initiatives, balancing individual and organizational agendas.
• Proven track record of advising and building trusted relationships with senior leaders, including C-suite executives, to support media relations and external positioning strategies.
• Crisis and issues management experience preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with expertise in adapting styles and “voice” for different audiences and messages.
• Ability to communicate sophisticated concepts simply and visually, equally comfortable with “words” and “numbers.”
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing multiple priorities with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Experience using traditional owned and earned channels, including multimedia and social media.
• Creative problem solver with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and entrepreneurial with a strong sense of urgency.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude, excelling at encouraging and coaching team members.
• Leadership through influence, helping teams arrive at consensus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion.
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays, 15 days of paid vacation, and paid sick leave as provided under state/local laws.
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability coverage.
• Health savings account, health care, and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee and dependent life insurance, supplemental life, and AD&D insurance.
• Optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.
• Two “Global Wellbeing Days” annually to focus on personal well-being.
• Flexible working style solutions, including Smart Working initiatives.
• Continuous learning culture to support professional growth.

Pay

The salary range for this position (U.S. applicants) is $150,000–$200,000 annually, varying based on education, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location. This role is eligible for participation in Aon’s annual bonus incentive plans in addition to base salary.