Senior Media Relations Strategist

Exxon Mobil Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 297.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension Plan

Savings Plan with company match

Workplace Flexibility: Flex your Day

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Media relations experience

Government/trade group experience

AP style writing

Interpersonal networking

Explain technical topics

Influential communicator

Project management

Energy/government affairs knowledge

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

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.