Senior Earned Media Director & Storyteller

Current Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Current Global is a modern, culture-focused communications agency with a global footprint across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We seek an experienced earned media strategist and storyteller to lead media programs and mentor teams.

You will shape communications strategies, secure meaningful coverage, and leverage earned, influencer, and social channels to accelerate ideas for consumer brands. This role requires senior-level counsel and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of public relations and communications experience, with a strong focus on consumer communications and earned media; agency experience preferred.
• Proven experience developing and executing integrated, earned-first media campaigns.
• Strong understanding of consumer media, cultural trends and the broader media ecosystem.
• Experience working across earned, social, influencer and other integrated communications channels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior media relations lead and trusted advisor across integrated client teams.
• Shape communications strategies and lead earned-first media programs that drive results for consumer brands.
• Mentor and develop team members, manage significant workstreams and collaborate across disciplines.
• Contribute creative and strategic media ideas to new business opportunities and pitches.
• Drive client results by coordinating across channels to maximize coverage.

Skills

Trusted Advisor

Earned-first campaigns

Storytelling

Media relations

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

News cycle spotting

New business contribute

Education

BA or BS in Communications

Job description

Current Global is a modern, culture-focused communications agency with a global footprint across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We seek an experienced earned media strategist and storyteller to lead media programs and mentor teams.

You will shape communications strategies, secure meaningful coverage, and leverage earned, influencer, and social channels to accelerate ideas for consumer brands. This role requires senior-level counsel and strong leadership.