Director, Public Relations

Company Overview

At Fortune Media, we are reinventing how a storied brand, steeped in journalism and business, adapts to today’s digital-first world. The digital transformation of Fortune from a print magazine to a multi-channel media company is in full swing, and we would love you to be a part of it!

Position Overview:

Reporting to our Chief Customer Officer, the Director, Public Relations will take the leading role overseeing PR activities and ensure effective communication with key stakeholders, media and the public. As Director, Public Relations, this individual must be highly collaborative, have excellent communication skills, well-networked in media, and skilled in crisis management. 

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement publicity and media relations strategies for the company’s products and services, including a crisis management strategy. Products include all editorial franchises, conferences, commercial products, including advertising partnerships. 
2. Collaborate with internal teams across all disciplines (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management, including advisory role to executive team
3. Develop and implement publicity media strategy for company events (both branded and editorial)
4. Manage press attendees onsite at all company events and conferences
5. Track media coverage and distribute media reports for all company products and follow industry trends
6. Create and manage a PR plan, including budgets, timelines, and when needed oversee outside PR firms
7. Analyze all media coverage of the organization, draft appropriate responses, and communicate all PR plans with key internal stakeholders
8. Draft and distribute all press releases 
9. Pitch editorial stories and franchises to outside media outlets, including print, digital, and broadcast
10. Manage all press appearances by Fortune executives
11. Address inquiries from the media and other parties
12. Serve as the company spokesperson

Professional/Personal Qualifications

1. 8+ years experience in public relations or similar role
2. Superior communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across functions and departments
3. Knowledge and interest in global business, purpose-led companies and leaders
4. Superior customer relationship management skills
5. An analytical mind and problem-solving skills
6. In-depth knowledge of industry best practices
7. Strong project management skills
8. Excellent attention to detail
9. Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
10. Ability to work well under pressure and across multiple projects simultaneously

A few of Fortune’s perks and benefits:  

• 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays and an honor-based sick leave policy 
• Health, dental, and vision coverage (90% paid for individuals and families), plus a high-deductible health plan option where Fortune contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• 401(k) plan
• Generous parental leave 
• Dependent care/health care/commuter FSAs, and cell phone benefits
• Tuition reimbursement program
• A commitment to an open, inclusive and diverse work culture 

Location: NYC (hybrid); must be commutable to our office headquarters in lower Manhattan

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Salary:  $150,000. Bonus compensation will be offered.