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About the role

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious, innovative, and highly collaborative leader to serve as the Senior Director for Global Media Relations. The successful candidate will blend traditional high-impact media placement with a forward-looking "AI mindset," modernizing how CMU identifies trends, shapes narratives, and scales its thought leadership globally. This leader must possess exceptional interpersonal skills to seamlessly navigate a decentralized campus ecosystem and serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, faculty, and internal communications stakeholders. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Eight (8) years of progressive professional experience in media relations, public relations, or strategic communications in a complex and/or high-profile organizational or media environment.
• Track Record: Documented success in cultivating relationships and securing consistent placements with top-tier national news editors, producers, and journalists.
• Leadership: Five (5) years of demonstrated leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead, upskill, and inspire diverse communication professionals.
• A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.
• The Higher Education Landscape: Deep familiarity with research universities or complex, highly decentralized institutional settings.
• An "AI Mindset": Advanced literacy in media tracking tech stacks and a forward-thinking grasp of how artificial intelligence tools can responsibly accelerate communication efforts.
• Exceptional Communication: Impeccable written, verbal, and public presentation skills, with the emotional intelligence to navigate high-stakes executive scenarios.
• Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
• At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment.
• Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training.

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