Vice President, Media Relations – Global

Vantage Data Centers

. Establish and lead Vantage's global media relations function .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $270,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global media strategies, leading media relations teams, and managing complex communications programs. Possesses strong storytelling, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a deep understanding of the data center and digital infrastructure sectors.

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Global Media Strategy DevelopmentCrisis CommunicationsExecutive CommunicationsMedia Relations LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Media RelationsStrategic PlanningStorytellingCrisis ManagementPublic AffairsReputation ManagementDigital Media MonitoringAnalytics PlatformsExecutive Media EngagementMedia Training

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersBuilding RelationshipsMentoringCommunication SkillsExecutive Presence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in CommunicationsBachelor's Degree in Public RelationsBachelor's Degree in Marketing

Industry Keywords

Data CenterDigital InfrastructureEnergyTelecommunicationsPublic PolicySustainabilityEconomic DevelopmentPolitical ScienceJournalismAP Style

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead Vantage's global media relations function
Develop and execute a proactive, narrative-driven global media strategy aligned with corporate growth, reputation, public affairs, and business objectives
Transform media engagement from reactive response management to proactive narrative development and thought leadership
Establish annual media objectives, strategic priorities, and measurable outcomes
Build a scalable global media relations function, including organizational design, operating model, governance, and agency management
Serve as Vantage's senior media relations spokesperson and advisor to executive leadership
Support corporate announcements, transactions, milestones, events, and issues management
Build relationships with journalists, editors, producers, analysts, influencers, and local media
Create reporter education programs about data centers, digital infrastructure, energy use, sustainability, economic impact, and community benefits
Develop and pitch stories demonstrating the value of data centers to communities, economies, customers, and society
Position Vantage and executives as thought leaders in AI infrastructure, sustainability, energy innovation, economic development, workforce development, and public policy
Lead media strategy and response planning for business issues, crises, and reputation matters
Monitor and address misinformation, disinformation, and media inaccuracies
Partner with Public Policy, Government Affairs, Sustainability, Legal, Operations, regional marketing, and executive leadership teams
Secure media opportunities, interviews, profiles, editorial board meetings, podcasts, and speaking engagements
Develop executive media engagement strategies and media training programs
Strengthen media relationships in local communities where Vantage develops and operates data centers
Establish media monitoring and intelligence programs tracking coverage, sentiment, share of voice, message penetration, spokesperson visibility, journalist engagement, and reputation trends
Build, lead, and mentor a global media relations team expected to grow to approximately four professionals within 18 months
Manage agency relationships and external partners
Support special projects and represent Vantage externally with media, associations, industry groups, and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Political Science, Marketing, or related field required
15+ years of progressive media relations, corporate communications, public affairs, or reputation management experience
Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing teams and complex communications programs
Proven success building and leading proactive media relations programs in large, global organizations
Established relationships with national business, trade, technology, and policy media strongly preferred
Experience in complex, highly visible, highly regulated, politically sensitive, or scrutinized industries strongly preferred
Demonstrated success influencing public narratives and managing high-profile issues
Exceptional media relations, storytelling, executive communications, and strategic planning skills
Deep understanding of crisis communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement
Experience working across global markets and matrixed organizations
Strong executive presence and ability to advise and influence senior leaders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of digital media monitoring and analytics platforms
Knowledge of data center, digital infrastructure, technology, energy, telecommunications, industrial, real estate, or related sectors preferred
Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style strongly desired
Travel expected up to 25%, potentially increasing as the business evolves

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
401(k) program with company match
Additional voluntary benefits
Above-market total compensation package
Recognition, training, and development opportunities
Comprehensive health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits