The New York Times
Director, Media Relations & Communications
$150K–$165K
Los Angeles, CA +4 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
New York, NY - Experience
- 10+ years of increasing experience in media relations, public affairs, or corporate communications.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree.
About the job
Leads rapid-response and issues-management communications to protect The New York Times’ reputation, handle urgent media inquiries, and advise senior leadership.
What you'll do
- Serve as a senior spokesperson and primary contact for urgent media inquiries; prepare statements, Q&As, and talking points.
- Develop and execute issues-management plans with communications colleagues and subject matter experts.
- Monitor media risks and opportunities, coordinate responses, and report on communications efforts.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree.
- 10+ years of increasing experience in media relations, public affairs, or corporate communications, with significant focus on rapid response and issues management.
- Track record managing high-profile, sensitive, complex media situations and advising senior executives on communications strategy.
- Experience managing a team of seasoned crisis communicators.
Nice to have
- Experience at a media organization, agency, campaign, or large corporation with international reach and prominent social media presence.
Pay
$150,000 — $165,000 USD (base salary)
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