Director, Global Media Relations

RELX

. Help lead media strategy and support global media activities connected to commercial launches, campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, executive communications, and reactive media inquiries .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $118,349 - $189,051 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations and corporate communications, with a strong ability to counsel senior executives and manage external PR agencies. Proficient in translating complex topics for diverse audiences and measuring media effectiveness.

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Media RelationsCorporate CommunicationsCrisis ResponseMedia MeasurementProject Schedule Management

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Hard Skills

Media StrategyContent DevelopmentMedia AnalyticsWriting SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship ManagementPolicy KnowledgeTechnical TranslationProject Management

Soft Skills

Advanced Verbal CommunicationCounseling SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Desktop Publishing

Industry Keywords

HealthcareTechnologyJournalismGlobal CommunicationsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help lead media strategy and support global media activities connected to commercial launches, campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, executive communications, and reactive media inquiries
Collaborate with segment teams on messaging, bylined articles, pitches, and other media content
Work with stakeholders in key markets, including agencies and business partners, to deliver media goals
Provide counsel to business segments and markets
Handle media inquiries as needed
Support strategic planning, tracking, and measurement of global media activities
Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, conferences, and specialist media
Report to the VP, Global Communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications, ideally within a global, matrixed organization or agency setting supporting a large enterprise client
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered
Established relationships with, and credibility among, journalists covering science, healthcare, technology, or business
Demonstrated experience counseling senior executives on media strategy, positioning, and issue/crisis response
Strong news judgment and writing skills
Ability to translate complex scientific and technical topics for a general audience
Experience managing external PR agencies and cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority
Advanced verbal communication skills
Advanced policy and procedures knowledge
Advanced project schedule management
Advanced corporate relations initiatives
Advanced media measurement and analytics
Experienced solution presentation skills
Experienced presentation skills
Experienced review and reporting
Experienced content development processes and workflow
Experienced relationship management
Experienced resistance management
Experienced desktop publishing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus
Country-specific benefits
Fully remote work arrangement
Travel to Elsevier offices or off-site meetings (10% travel)