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
• OR Master’s degree and at least 3 years of communications experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience
• OR At least 8 years of communications experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience
• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

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

Benefits

• This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits .