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Los Angeles, CA, United States· Full-time
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Active2d ago
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Role overview
Job description
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. To help us do this work, The Times is hiring a Director of Media Relations & Communications to support rapid response and issues management communications throughout the organization. You will advance and defend the reputation of the New York Times and its employees by creating and executing media relations strategies during emerging issues and high-stakes situations.
…About this listing
- Listed from The New York Times's careers site via Greenhouse · last confirmed on the source 25 Oct 2026
- Posted 23 Oct 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of increasing experience in media relations, public affairs, or corporate communications, with a significant focus on rapid response and issues management. Proven track record of successfully managing high-profile, sensitive, and complex media situations, with a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape, including traditional, digital, and social media platforms. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and critically under pressure, making sound judgments and rapid decisions, with experience advising and collaborating with senior executives on communications strategy. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience managing a team of seasoned crisis communicators, helping them make decisions and guiding their strategic approach. Preferred
Department · Corporate Communications
Hiring company
The New York Times
At The Times, our mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Having a diverse staff with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences is vital to ensuring we cover the world fully and fairly and offering products that have a wide appeal. Our vision is to become the essential subscription for every curious person seeking to understand and engage with the world. This work is supported by our journalists and a range of dedicated individuals, from data scientists to marketers, designers, engineers and more. Our cutting-edge journalism reaches 150 million readers each month, and is produced by journalists reporting on the ground from more than 170 countries. If you find our mission and vision inspiring, we invite you to apply for any of our open positions. And if you are a current Times employee, please apply on our internal job board.
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