Director, Corporate Media Relations

Director, Corporate Media Relations - MM06AE

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

As Director, Corporate Media Relations, you will report to the head of Media & Public Relations within Enterprise Communications and lead corporate media-relations strategy and execution. The role focuses on issues management, reputation protection, support for corporate functions, financial communications, leadership visibility, community engagement, and high-impact corporate storytelling. You will partner closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, accurate and timely external messaging, respond to media inquiries, develop executive-approved statements, and serve as a company spokesperson.

This role will be based out of the company's Hartford, Connecticut, headquarters on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic public-relations plans aligned to enterprise strategy and business leader priorities.
• Oversee media relations for corporate functions including Tech and DAIO, Finance, HIMCO, Enterprise Risk Management, Sustainability and Community Relations; support quarterly earnings, financial results, investor-related news, and major business updates.
• Develop messaging and materials, manage outreach, coordinate with senior leaders, prepare executive communications and provide media training and coaching as needed.
• Create media-relations strategy for Community Relations. Partner with head of Community Relations and other stakeholders to drive impact through earned media and align messaging with enterprise priorities and brand narrative.
• Develop news releases and talking points; manage executive interviews in support of Community Relations initiatives.
• Manage media relations for significant issues including litigation, legislation, regulatory changes, real estate, jobs, and catastrophes. Work with journalists and serve as a company spokesperson.
• Track and analyze media coverage, provide insights to leadership, and contribute to regular reporting. Partner across Enterprise Communications to ensure alignment and integration across channels.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, journalism, public relations, or a related field, within a large public company or Fortune 500 environment.
• Proven ability to provide strategic communications counsel to senior executives and C-suite leaders. Experience supporting corporate functions preferred.
• Strong media-relations experience, including established media contacts and experience working with local, national and trade reporters on complex matters.
• Ability to translate complex business topics, objectives and issues into clear communications strategy, messaging, and execution plans.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple strategic communications initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality and sound judgment.
• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong interest in topics relevant to publicly traded companies, including corporate strategy, financial performance, business trends, organizational culture, and business-related public policy; financial-services experience a plus.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for varied audiences.
• Experience using GenAI tools to improve workflow efficiency and understand how earned and owned media may inform AI-generated content about the company and industry.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Four-year degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$128,000 - $192,000

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