Global Media Relations Leader

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Director of Global Media Relations to lead the strategy and execution of press engagement across domestic and global markets. This senior role oversees a team of media relations professionals and drives ambitious earned placements in top-tier outlets.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in press relations, strong crisis communications skills, and experience with AI-powered monitoring tools, analytics, and data-driven storytelling.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience working with the press across top-tier publications, including international outlets.
• Experience in fast-paced, strategic communications operations prioritizing earned press.
• Experience in managing people in a fast-paced, goal-oriented organization.
• Proven track record in engaging reporters and placing stories with key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI-powered media monitoring, analytics, and content tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategy and execution of press engagement across domestic and global media markets.
• Drive development of complex stories from idea to high-profile earned placements.
• Lead and develop a team of media relations professionals.
• Promote knowledge brands and manage crisis communications.
• Leverage AI tools to identify trends and opportunities and sharpen the earned media strategy.

Skills

Press relations

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Team leadership

Data-driven storytelling

AI-powered monitoring

Tools

AI-powered media monitoring platforms

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Director of Global Media Relations to lead the strategy and execution of press engagement across domestic and global markets. This senior role oversees a team of media relations professionals and drives ambitious earned placements in top-tier outlets.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in press relations, strong crisis communications skills, and experience with AI-powered monitoring tools, analytics, and data-driven storytelling.