Associate Director, Global Media Strategy

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

11 paid company holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an Associate Director, Media Relations, to lead a global media strategy and elevate the company narrative across print, broadcast, and digital media.

You will build relationships with top-tier media, develop pitches and interview talking points, and guide spokespeople. This role requires seven years of experience, strong writing, and the ability to counsel senior leaders in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; communications, journalism or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of media relations experience required; pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Excellent writing and research skills, with knowledge of AP style and attention to detail.
• Existing relationships with top business, consumer and financial media.
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate strategy.
• Strong writing and storytelling capabilities for complex topics.
• Ability to counsel senior leaders.
• Issues management experience preferred.
• Ability to interact across a complex organization.
• Superior written, verbal, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency with digital communications and online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute a global, top-tier media strategy aligned with corporate positioning to advance the company narrative.
• Drive cadence of news flow and manage announcements.
• Identify, develop and pitch unique storylines and content opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media and manage media requests.
• Develop media materials including pitches, talking points for interviews.
• Prepare background and briefing materials, plan logistics, and train spokespeople.
• Demonstrate strong judgement and media acumen when engaging with reporters.
• Oversee development of best-in-class media resources and tool use.
• Champion thoughtful use of AI and emerging tools to drive insights and impact.
• Monitor external trends to advise where BMS should have a voice and inform strategy.
• Socialize external announcements to internal audiences.
• Support issues management and rapid response.
• Manage agency partners, scope, timelines and budget.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Executive counsel

Digital communications

AP style

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an Associate Director, Media Relations, to lead a global media strategy and elevate the company narrative across print, broadcast, and digital media.

You will build relationships with top-tier media, develop pitches and interview talking points, and guide spokespeople. This role requires seven years of experience, strong writing, and the ability to counsel senior leaders in a fast-moving environment.