Media Relations Advisor (DC)

Exxon Mobil Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan with company match

Workplace Flexibility: Flex your Day

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Washington, DC is seeking a seasoned Media Relations Advisor to lead and implement proactive and reactive media programs that safeguard and enhance the company's reputation in energy and policy arenas.

You will craft statements, coordinate press events, and manage senior-level media outreach, reporting to senior management, with a strong emphasis on AP style writing, cross-team collaboration, and navigating complex regulatory and government affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a media relations or related role, and 5 years of experience in government or with a trade group that works on industry issues.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with experience in AP style.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extensive professional network in media circles.
• Ability to interpret technical subjects and conveying them in an accessible manner to a diverse audience.
• Influential communicator, capable of persuading and guiding without direct authority.
• Quick comprehension and articulation of complex topics.
• Keen interest and understanding of matters pertaining to energy, economics, the environment, corporate responsibility, and government affairs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to identify and manage opportunities and risks.
• A track record managing complex, high-stakes issues for a major company.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset, cultural sensitivity, and familiarity with the dynamics of a vast, global enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media plans that enhance the company’s reputation and contribute to business outcomes.
• Interface often with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
• Prepare briefing documents, press disclosures, media advisories, and other communications materials.
• Coordinate and manage media events, including press conferences, interviews, and media tours.
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Respond to media inquiries and act as the company’s spokesperson when necessary.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communications channels.
• Stay up to date with energy industry trends and best practices in media relations.

Skills

Media relations experience

Government/trade group experience

AP style writing

Interpersonal networking

Explain technical topics

Influential communicator

Project management

Energy/government affairs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field

Job description

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Washington, DC, US, 20006 Spring, TX, US, 77389

Company Name: ExxonMobil

About us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What role you will play in our team

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Media Relations Advisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and enhancing the company’s reputation through the development and implementation of effective media relations strategies.

This role involves leading proactive and reactive media engagements, identifying topics that will resonate in the media, networking with media outlets, crafting compelling messages, drafting statements and press releases, and coordinating media events.

What you will do

• Develop and implement media plans that enhance the company’s reputation and contribute to business outcomes.
• Interface often with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
• Prepare briefing documents, press disclosures, media advisories, and other communications materials.
• Coordinate and manage media events, including press conferences, interviews, and media tours.
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Respond to media inquiries and act as the company’s spokesperson when necessary.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure consistent messaging across all communications channels.
• Stay up to date with energy industry trends and best practices in media relations.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a media relations or related role, and 5 years of experience in government or with a trade group that works on industry issues.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with experience in AP style.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extensive professional network in media circles.
• Ability to interpret technical subjects and conveying them in an accessible manner to a diverse audience.
• Influential communicator, capable of persuading and guiding without direct authority.
• Quick comprehension and articulation of complex topics.
• Keen interest and understanding of matters pertaining to energy, economics, the environment, corporate responsibility, and government affairs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to identify and manage opportunities and risks.
• A track record managing complex, high-stakes issues for a major company.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset, cultural sensitivity, and familiarity with the dynamics of a vast, global enterprise.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• The expected annual salary range for this position is $130,000 - $297,000. Individual pay will be determined based on various factors, which may include skills, abilities, qualifications, work experience, and education.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.

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