Media Relations Advisor (DC)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media plans that enhance the company’s reputation and contribute to business outcomes.
• Interface often with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
• Prepare briefing documents, press disclosures, media advisories, and other communications materials.
• Coordinate and manage media events, including press conferences, interviews, and media tours.
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Respond to media inquiries and act as the company’s spokesperson when necessary.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communications channels.
• Stay up to date with energy industry trends and best practices in media relations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a media relations or related role, and 5 years of experience in government or with a trade group that works on industry issues
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with experience in AP style
• Strong interpersonal skills and extensive professional network in media circles
• Ability to interpret technical subjects and conveying them in an accessible manner to a diverse audience
• Influential communicator, capable of persuading and guiding without direct authority
• Quick comprehension and articulation of complex topics
• Keen interest and understanding of matters pertaining to energy, economics, the environment, corporate responsibility, and government affairs
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to identify and manage opportunities and risks

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you
• More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.
• Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law