Iron Mountain

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Iron Mountain is a leader in records and information management, and they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Corporate PR & Media Relations to join their Corporate Communications team. This role involves developing and executing a global corporate public relations and media strategy to enhance Iron Mountain’s reputation and engage with both employees and external stakeholders. Responsibilities • Drive corporate PR strategy and earned media: Develop and activate compelling media narratives that increase positive earned coverage, support key growth businesses, influence policy and regulatory discussions, align with global marketing, and manage the corporate PR agency, media enquiries, issues management, crisis support, and reporting • Enhance executive visibility and thought leadership: Partner across Corporate Communications to build media engagement plans that raise the profile of the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders, strengthening corporate reputation and trust, including increased and more effective use of social media • Strengthen owned media and employee advocacy: Improve the quality and volume of content across owned channels (e.g., Media Center), amplify earned and owned content through social media, and enable employees and leaders to engage with and advocate for company content • Lead PR governance and crisis communications: Ensure efficient PR governance processes (media enquiries, approvals, requests) and manage robust crisis communications frameworks, including scenario planning and rapid-response messaging • Support integrated, enterprise-wide communications: Contribute to major corporate campaigns and partner with Government Affairs, Sustainability, Marketing, and Investor Relations to ensure consistent, coordinated, and aligned communications • Measure impact and provide leadership support: Track and report on PR and media effectiveness, maintain planning discipline, and deputize for the Senior Director of Corporate Communications, including supporting crisis communications when required Skills • Develop and activate compelling media narratives that increase positive earned coverage, support key growth businesses, influence policy and regulatory discussions, align with global marketing, and manage the corporate PR agency, media enquiries, issues management, crisis support, and reporting • Partner across Corporate Communications to build media engagement plans that raise the profile of the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders, strengthening corporate reputation and trust, including increased and more effective use of social media • Improve the quality and volume of content across owned channels (e.g., Media Center), amplify earned and owned content through social media, and enable employees and leaders to engage with and advocate for company content • Ensure efficient PR governance processes (media enquiries, approvals, requests) and manage robust crisis communications frameworks, including scenario planning and rapid-response messaging • Contribute to major corporate campaigns and partner with Government Affairs, Sustainability, Marketing, and Investor Relations to ensure consistent, coordinated, and aligned communications • Track and report on PR and media effectiveness, maintain planning discipline, and deputize for the Senior Director of Corporate Communications, including supporting crisis communications when required • Trusted advisor to senior leaders with the confidence to influence, collaborate with SMEs, and manage partners and colleagues to deliver effective communications • Deep understanding of business priorities, able to translate complex activities into clear, impactful communications strategies • Operates strategically and tactically, managing multiple projects under pressure with speed, accuracy, and flexibility, independently and in teams • Proven ability across planning, messaging, channels, measurement, and audience segmentation, including managing PR agencies across multiple geographies • Highly effective people leader with excellent writing and editing skills, 15+ years' corporate communications experience, strong media landscape knowledge, and fluent English (additional languages a plus) Benefits • Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans to support your long-term well-being. • Flexible work options to support a healthy work–life balance. • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization. Company Overview • Iron Mountain offers storage, asset lifecycle management and information management services to companies. It was founded in 1951, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.ironmountain.com.