Director, Media Relations & Communications

The role

You will 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.

What you will do

• Act as a primary media contact for urgent inquiries
• Implement a rapid response framework and protocols
• Draft and disseminate statements, Q&As, and talking points
• Develop and execute issues management communications plans
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts
• Identify, monitor, analyze and respond to potential threats in the media landscape
• Report on efforts in collaboration with the communications operations team
• Manage a team of seasoned crisis communicators

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of increasing experience in media relations, public affairs, or corporate communications
• Significant focus on rapid response and issues management
• Proven track record of managing high-profile, sensitive, and complex media situations
• Strong understanding of traditional, digital, and social media platforms
• Ability to think strategically and critically under pressure
• Experience advising and collaborating with senior executives on communications strategy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing a team of seasoned crisis communicators

Nice to have

• Prior experience working at a media organization, agency, campaign or large corporation with international reach and prominent presence on social media

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.