Director, Media Relations & Communications

Responsibilities

• Rapid Response & Media Relations: As a senior spokesperson for The New York Times, you will act as a primary media contact for urgent inquiries, implementing a robust rapid response framework and protocols to manage breaking news and critical issues across all media channels (traditional, digital, social). You will draft and rapidly disseminate accurate, consistent, and impactful statements, Q&As, talking points, and other communications materials under tight deadlines.
• Issues Management: Working with colleagues across the communications team, you will develop and execute comprehensive issues management communications plans, collaborating with internal subject matter experts to gather accurate information and develop informed responses to complex issues.
• Media Monitoring & Reporting: You will work closely with other members of the rapid response team to identify, monitor, analyze and respond to potential threats and opportunities in the media landscape, responding quickly to identified issues and creating plans to respond to them. You will also be responsible for reporting on your efforts in collaboration with the communications operations team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of increasing experience in media relations, public affairs, or corporate communications, with a significant focus on rapid response and issues management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing high-profile, sensitive, and complex media situations, with a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape, including traditional, digital, and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and critically under pressure, making sound judgments and rapid decisions, with experience advising and collaborating with senior executives on communications strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing a team of seasoned crisis communicators, helping them make decisions and guiding their strategic approach.

Preferred

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

Benefits

• For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.