Senior Director for Global Media Relations - University Communications and Marketing

Highlights

• Lead global media strategy elevating CMU as leader in innovation and impact.
• Blend high-impact placements with AI-driven trend spotting and storytelling.
• Partner directly with president, deans and senior leaders on national narratives.

What they offer

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Fitness center access

Ideal candidate

An ambitious, collaborative communications leader who thrives partnering with executives and faculty and cares about elevating breakthrough research and societal impact through powerful global storytelling.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading proactive media relations and securing high-impact placements
• Deep trusted relationships with national, local and emerging news media outlets
• Experience managing a high-performing team in collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills with executive presence
• Ability to navigate a decentralized campus and partner with senior leadership