Director Media Strategy U.S.

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC.

We’re seeking a seasoned mission driven and purpose led communicator to lead U.S. media relations efforts for Philip Morris International’s U.S. team. As a senior leader within the U.S. Corporate Communications team, you will develop and lead an external earned media strategy, manage communications efforts, extend existing and build new media relationships across multiple sectors to educate people on PMI’s U.S. mission.

The ideal candidate should have experience working in a fast-paced media environment directly with senior leaders or other high-level principals. Knowledge of and experience in a highly regulated industry, health care or the Food and Drug Administration would be valuable.

Your ‘day to day’:

• Lead a small team of purpose-led communications professionals to plan, evaluate, and operationalize the communications strategy aligned with the company’s mission to improve public health.
• Execute rapid response communications strategies, adjusting priorities to manage new and emerging special situations external to the organization.
• Provide communications counsel to the External Affairs and Scientific Engagement leadership team members.
• Write concise and compelling statements and QA and develop stories/content for different platforms (e.g., corporate website, social media) and thought leadership pieces.
• Pitch media, secure national, state and local television and radio appearances and interviews, advise executives for interviews and customize all briefing materials. Provide media training for executives, as needed.
• Function as a company spokesperson for different federal, state, and media other inquiries and be comfortable with on the record, off the record and on background conversations.
• Manage and supervise the Regulatory Communications team, providing clarity of roles and responsibilities as well as growth, development and engagement opportunities.
• Develop annual operating plan and budget, and quarterly forecast updates, in partnership with External Affairs team. Manage assignments for 3rd party agency and vendor teams.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships (Human Resources, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, site heads, Global Communications, etc.) to gain a deep understanding of the PMI’s business and culture and develop communications strategies.

Who we’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications or public relations preferred.
• 20 years’ experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience in corporate or government communications.
• An exceptional writer (including AP style, grammar and punctuation) and presentation (oral and visual) skills, former speechwriter, etc.
• Bring existing relationships with business media to the table.
• Working knowledge of federal/state government affairs and the legislative process as well as background in political/corporate speechwriting would be a benefit.
• Fluency leveraging digital and traditional news trends, with a focus in political space.
• Willingness to take and provide constructive feedback up, down and laterally within the organization.
• Ability to process complex details and simplify them for average audiences in all forms of communications and media.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline within a challenging environment.
• Ability to manage budgets, including the forecasting of annual and quarterly projection, project management and planning.

Annual Base Salary Range: $273,800-365,000

What we offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022.

Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.