Director, Communications, Media & Journalism
Core
Transform R&D insights into original, fact-checked journalism and content that reporters quote, analysts cite, and buyers trust.
Role type
Director, Communications, Media & Journalism
Builds
Flagship articles, momentum content, media pitches, analyst briefings, and employee advocacy programs.
Domain
Data & AI industry communications
Required skills
Senior reporting and editing, interviewing, data sourcing, fact-checking, analyst relations management, stakeholder management, editorial standards enforcement, media training, workflow design
Preferred skills
Experience with Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave evaluations, building relationships with influential analyst firms
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Run the idea pipeline to select one flagship idea per quarter; report and write flagship articles with interviews and fact-checking; maintain trusted source lists and produce weekly digests; pitch news stories and answer journalist inquiries; build relationships with analyst firms and coordinate briefings; manage press releases and spokesperson messaging; run the employee advocacy program; publish editorial calendars and enforce editorial standards.
Seniority
Director, strategic ownership & mentorship