Director, Global Media Relations

Location: Fully remote, based in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, USA; approximately 10% travel to hirify.global offices and off-site meetings.

Base pay: $118,349–$189,051 for New Jersey; $125,900–$209,700 if performed in New York City; $104,900–$174,700 for the U.S. national range. Annual incentive bonus eligible.

Company

hirify.global, part of RELX, provides advanced information, decision-support, scientific content, healthcare solutions, precision AI, and expert assessment to research, healthcare, and education communities in more than 170 countries.

What you will do

• Help lead global media strategy connected to commercial launches, campaigns, thought leadership, executive communications, and reactive media inquiries.
• Collaborate with segment teams on messaging, bylined articles, media pitches, and related content.
• Work with agencies, business partners, markets, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver media objectives.
• Advise business segments and markets on media strategy and communications.
• Handle media inquiries, strategic planning, tracking, and measurement.
• Maintain knowledge of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications, ideally in a global, matrixed organization or agency environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Established relationships with journalists covering science, healthcare, technology, or business.
• Experience advising senior executives on media strategy, positioning, and issue or crisis response.
• Strong news judgment and writing skills, including the ability to translate complex scientific and technical topics for general audiences.
• Experience managing external PR agencies and cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work within the specified U.S. locations.
• Country-specific benefits supporting employee well-being and long-term career development.
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility.
• Travel to offices and off-site meetings is expected approximately 10% of the time.
• Fair and accessible hiring process with accommodation support available.