GroupM, the world's largest media investment company, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations in North America. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Communications, this role will be a great way to grow in their career and be a communications leader
This will include working closely with executive leadership, marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to craft messaging and positioning that effectively communicates GroupM's value proposition to external audiences.
Responsibilities

• Overseeing comprehensive external communications efforts to support business objectives and enhance the GroupM brand, including but not limited company announcements, news stories, media inquiries, events, op-eds and more
• Building and maintaining relationships with key media contacts/influencers to drive positive coverage of GroupM and its brands, strong rolodex a plus.
• Managing crisis communications and issues management for the company, ensuring timely and effective responses to issues that may impact the company's reputation
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional counterparts, namely marketing and internal communications teams, to effectively execute holistic integrated communications plans tied to thought leadership and employee programs.
• Managing brand presence at key industry conferences and events in partnership with event programmers, partners and executives.
• Partnering with senior leadership to develop and deliver executive communications, including speeches, presentations, and other materials.
• Aligning with external partners to support communications and media relations efforts
• Liaising with key department representatives and content marketing teams to contribute to thought leadership content, including whitepapers, industry reports, and other materials that establish GroupM as a leading voice in the advertising and marketing industry
• Monitoring and analyzing media coverage of GroupM and its brands, providing regular updates to leadership and making recommendations for how to enhance marketing organization
• Staying abreast of industry trends/tools to identify and recommend best practices in corporate communications and media relations for broader organization

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field is typically required, along with 7-10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications or media relations. An advanced degree in a related field is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages that resonate with external audiences.
• Proven experience in executing multi-faceted cross-functional launches and storytelling campaigns that resonate with key audiences and establish new bar for success
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team while managing cross-functional teams and external agencies/vendors
• Deep understanding of the media landscape, including traditional, digital, and social media, and the ability to leverage media relationships to drive positive coverage of GroupM and its brands
• Savvy approach to earned/social media and cross-platform content amplification
• Interest in the state of media, entertainment and advertising, ideally with curiosity about brands, the economy, politics, pop culture and music
• Proactive and determined professional spirit
• Willingness to travel for onsite event support.
• Experience in the advertising/marketing industry is a plus.

If you're a creative, results-driven communications professional with a passion for driving growth, we'd like to hear from you. Join GroupM and help shape the future of media investment and marketing solutions.
GroupM provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard for factors such as race, religion, national origin, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected status.
GroupM is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.
If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with GroupM, please send an e-mail to carmen.serrano@groupm.com or call (212) 297-8507 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $100,000 to $230,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.
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