Director, Media Relations

Director, Media Relations

The Director, Media Relations strengthens the company's brand and reputation globally through strategic media relations, thought leadership, and executive visibility. Reporting to the Head of Global Communications, this highly experienced individual serves as a thoughtful advisor and communicator focused on managing the company's reputation as the primary media contact. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week - Tuesday through Thursday - in our Charlotte, NC office.

Who You Are :

• Highly effective media relations skills and knowledge of top-tier media, including all media levels, formats, and types.
• Excellent persuasive writing, editing and verbal skills deployed in a variety of long- and short-content formats.
• Established track record of building relationships with key media outlets, with a desired background in the energy sector.
• Experience in community / government affairs and supporting stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experienced corporate spokesperson on business, financial, product, community and crisis communications.
• Strategic thinker able to navigate messaging across key stakeholder audiences from governments, communities, customers, investors and general public.
• Strong, agile and quick judgment skills, considering the needs of all stakeholders involved.
• Excellent organizational ability; long-lead planning, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Ability to coach leaders, influence others and compel change.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and creative, solution-oriented thinker.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently.
• Adjust to projects changing requirements and ability to meet tight deadlines.

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Benefits of Joining Albemarle :

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.