Global Media Relations Director: AI-Powered Strategy

City of Dawson Creek; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Benefits

Paid Time Off

Transit Pass

Wellness Center

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Senior Director for Global Media Relations to shape and execute a proactive global media strategy that elevates CMU’s reputation in interdisciplinary innovation and societal impact.

Reporting to the VP of University Communications and Marketing, the role demands strong partnership with executives and schools, plus a forward-thinking approach to AI-enabled storytelling and crisis management.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of progressive professional experience in media relations, public relations, or strategic communications.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Documented success in cultivating relationships and securing placements with top-tier national news editors, producers, and journalists.

Responsibilities

• Strategic media outreach and placement across national and local outlets.
• Develop national thought leadership by packaging research and executive perspectives.
• Oversee AI-driven media innovation and data-backed reporting to guide leadership decisions.
• Lead and mentor the central media relations team and collaborate across CMU.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Strategic communications

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Senior Director for Global Media Relations to shape and execute a proactive global media strategy that elevates CMU’s reputation in interdisciplinary innovation and societal impact.

Reporting to the VP of University Communications and Marketing, the role demands strong partnership with executives and schools, plus a forward-thinking approach to AI-enabled storytelling and crisis management.