Director, Global Media Relations

Elsevier; New Jersey; Remote; USD 118,000 - 189,000; Full time

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Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Director of Global Media Relations to lead media strategy and support worldwide media activities. The role works closely with segment teams and external agencies, shaping messaging for science, healthcare, technology, and business audiences.

Based fully remote in the US with preferred locations in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania, the role requires 7+ years in media relations and a track record counseling executives on strategy and crisis response.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Established relationships with journalists covering science, healthcare, technology, or business.
• Demonstrated experience counseling senior executives on media strategy, positioning, and issue/crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy and support global media activities connected to Elsevier priorities.
• Collaborate with segment teams on messaging, bylined articles, pitches and other content for use with media.
• Provide counsel to the business segments and markets; work with agencies and partners to meet media goals.
• Manage key global media activities such as handling inquiries, strategic planning, tracking and measurement.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate communications

Crisis management

Stakeholder management

News writing

Executive counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Elsevier

Elsevier, part of RELX, is a global leader in advanced information and decision support. For over a century, we have been helping advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We support academic and corporate research communities, doctors, nurses, future healthcare professionals, and educators across 170 countries in their vital work. We help impact makers achieve better outcomes with research and clinical-grade solutions built on the world’s leading evidence-based scientific and medical content, precision AI, and expert human assessment. We champion inclusion and sustainability, working with the communities that we serve. The Elsevier Foundation supports research and health partnerships around the world.

About Elsevier

Elsevier, part of RELX, is a global leader in advanced information and decision support. For over a century, we have been helping advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We support academic and corporate research communities, doctors, nurses, future healthcare professionals, and educators across 170 countries in their vital work. We help impact makers achieve better outcomes with research and clinical-grade solutions built on the world’s leading evidence-based scientific and medical content, precision AI, and expert human assessment. We champion inclusion and sustainability, working with the communities that we serve. The Elsevier Foundation supports research and health partnerships around the world.

About The Global Media Team

Elsevier's global media team plays a strategic role in protecting and enhancing the company's reputation among key external stakeholders. The team proactively plans and executes earned media strategies aligned with Elsevier's objectives, helping to position the company and its portfolio of solutions with the scientific and medical communities, policymakers, and industry press. Through their efforts, the global media team helps to enhance the company brand and supports commercial objectives while reinforcing Elsevier's position as a trusted leader in information and analytics.

About The Role

Director, Global Media Relations (reporting to Terri Mueller, VP, Global Communications)

Responsibilities

• The director will help lead the media strategy and support global media activities connected to Elsevier’s priorities, such as commercial launches, campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, executive communications and reactive media inquiries.
• The director will collaborate with the segment teams on messaging, bylined articles, pitches and other content for use with media.
• The director will work with multiple stakeholders in key markets, including agencies and business partners, to deliver on the media goals and will provide counsel to the business segments and markets.
• The director will provide support on key global media activities such as handling media inquiries as needed, strategic planning, tracking and measurement.
• Expected to maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• This role is fully remote and will be based in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, USA. There will be occasions where the director will be required to travel to an Elsevier office or to attend off‑site meetings (10% travel).

What we're looking for

• 7+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications ideally within a global, matrixed organization or agency setting supporting a large enterprise client.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Established relationships with, and credibility among, journalists covering science, healthcare, technology, or business.
• Demonstrated experience counseling senior executives on media strategy, positioning, and issue/crisis response.
• Strong news judgment and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific and technical topics for a general audience.
• Experience managing external PR agencies and cross‑functional stakeholders without formal authority.

Core Competencies

Primary Location Base Pay Range: Home based-New Jersey $118,349 - $189,051. If performed in New York City, the base pay range is $125,900 - $209,700.U.S. National Base Pay Range: $104,900 - $174,700. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

• Verbal Communication - Advanced
• Policy and Procedures - Advanced
• Project Schedule Management - Advanced
• Corporate Relations Initiatives – Advanced
• Media Measurement and Analytics - Advanced
• Effectively Presents Solutions - Experienced
• Presentation Skills - Experienced
• Review and Reporting - Experienced
• Content Development Processes and Workflow - Experienced
• Maintains the Relationship - Experienced
• Manages Resistance - Experienced
• Desktop Publishing - Experienced

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