Onsite Director, Media Relations

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About the role

  • Director of Media Relations at dsm-firmenich developing media strategies and engaging with journalists. Cultivating relationships and managing crisis communications for a global organization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals and values.
  • Proactively identify media opportunities and cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers.
  • Prepare senior company representatives for media engagements and public speaking opportunities.
  • Develop inspiring stories from across our business in collaboration with experts and colleagues from the broader Communications team.
  • Support and guide local communications teams and Business Units in engaging with media and build capabilities.
  • Act as a spokesperson for the organization, responding to media inquiries, participating in interviews, driving financial communications, and shaping and delivering key messages effectively.
  • Co-develop company positions and create press releases, media kits, FAQs and other materials to support media engagement.
  • Provide support and/or manage crisis and issue communications in close collaboration with Corporate & Public Affairs and local leaders.

Requirements

  • MSc. in communications, public relations, journalism, or business.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in media relations, journalism or public affairs.
  • Proven track record of successful tier-1 media engagement with expertise in issue and crisis management, and experience as a spokesperson.
  • Ability to craft compelling narratives and balanced messaging.
  • High level of seniority, given contacts with executive management and company representative function.
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and deep understanding of global media landscape.
  • Proficiency in English (Native/C2); French/German is an asset.

Benefits

  • A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive to put dsm-firmenich internally and externally on the map and elevate the company’s reputation.
  • An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change, transformation and progress.
  • A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities.
  • An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
  • A drive to live up to and be a role model for our new values “shape the future”, “own the outcome”, “be a force for good”.
  • A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.

Job title

Director, Media Relations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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