Senior Director, Global Media Relations

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead Intuitive’s global media relations strategy to proactively promote Intuitive’s products, business strategy and brand, while protecting the company’s reputation.
• Provide strategic oversight of global media relations activities including preparation, engagement and amplification.
• Cultivate and expand trusted relationships with top-tier media and others who shape coverage and perception of Intuitive.
• Act as a strategic and trusted advisor to senior leadership on media/communications/corporate reputation around the globe.
• Lead, inspire and further develop a high performing, proactive, strategic media relations team.

Job requirements

• Significant experience and demonstrated success leading global media relations/communications in a fast-paced, complex environment and across multiple geographies.
• Fluency in media planning and execution in global, regional and local contexts – experience leading media relations function(s) outside of the US.
• Strong understanding of the interplay between communications and public affairs.
• Proven track record of proactive, successful global and regional media relations campaigns, including delivering high-impact placements in national/tier one media.
• Executive presence and the ability to clearly and convincingly present strategic thinking to senior stakeholders.
• Detail oriented, with ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously and with limited oversight.
• Strong demonstrated people management and organizational leadership experience. Empowering people leader who represents the best of Intuitive’s culture while achieving the best from their team.
• Exceptional, precise verbal and written communication and presentation skills.