Responsibilities

• Execute a proactive earned media and reputation strategy that supports International’s business priorities and transformation story
• Establish International as a credible voice in conversations around commercial transportation’s digital and sustainable future
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers and industry stakeholders
• Actively pitch and place stories across business, trade, regional and national media
• Develop thought leadership opportunities and byline placements
• Prepare executives and spokespeople for media engagements, including messaging, briefing documents, Q&A and interview preparation
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, pitches, executive messaging and communications materials
• Manage the announcement calendar and align earned media activity with broader communications priorities
• Integrate agency work with the internal communications plan and content calendar
• Serve as the internal expert on media landscape, journalist / influencer relationships and earned media strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of communications experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience
• Master's degree and at least 3 years of communications experience
• At least 8 years of communications experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee)

Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to think in narratives and identify stories that resonate with media and key stakeholders
• Strong understanding of reputation management, thought leadership and earned media strategy
• Proven ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with journalists, influencers and agency partners
• Experience operating as both a strategic advisor and hands-on practitioner
• Strong executive presence with experience advising and supporting senior leaders and spokespeople
• Experience managing issues and crisis communications in a complex corporate environment
• Demonstrated success securing coverage in outlets such as WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, Fast Company or comparable business and trade media
• Experience in complex B2B industries such as manufacturing, transportation, technology, logistics or industrial sectors
• Understanding of AI-era communications strategy, including LLM search and evolving media dynamics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with experience measuring communications effectiveness and ROI
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• 7-10 years of media relations experience, with at least 3 years in a role focused on business, technology, or B2B press
• Agency side experience
• Strong writing and editing skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing (details at https://careers.international.com/#benefits)