Director, Public Relations

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Global Communications, the Director, Public Relations will help lead Fortune’s PR strategy and execution across the full portfolio of Fortune Media brands, products, and experiences. This leader will work with SVP Global Comms to serve as primary steward of Fortune’s reputation, driving proactive media visibility, managing reputational issues for the brand and personnel, and me a trusted ambassador of the brand both internally and externally.

The ideal candidate for this role thinks strategically and executes swiftly, works in collaboration with multiple teams, is deeply connected in the media ecosystem, comfortable in fast-moving news environment, and confident handling sensitive, high-profile matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own integrated publicity and media relations strategies that elevate Fortune’s editorial franchises , and its talent, conferences, commercial products, and advertising partnerships.
• Partner closely with Fortune newsroom and editorial teams , marketing, Fortune lists and rankings, Fortune Live Media, Fortune Video, and sales teams to ensure PR campaigns are aligned with business objectives and brand positioning.
• Come to the role with e stablished strong relationships and contact lists with key (top tier) media outlets. Demonstrated track record of managing and growing a targeted media contact list and securing coverage in priority and or closely followed outlets.
• Lead PR strategy and execution for company events (editorial and branded), including pre-event promotion, on-site press management, and post-event coverage.
• Manage press attendance and engagement at all Fortune events and conferences, ensuring a seamless experience for journalists .
• Monitor and analyze media coverage, industry trends, and competitive positioning; translate insights into actionable recommendations and regular reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Create and manage an annua