Senior Manager, Media Relations

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About the position

Chevron is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and media-savvy Senior Manager of Media Relations. This individual will play a critical role in developing and executing media strategies that support business goals, promote our brand and leadership, and respond effectively to emerging issues. This position reports to the Director of External Enterprise Communications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a world-class global team of 10-12 professionals.
  • Develop and implement proactive and reactive media strategies to support corporate priorities and safeguard reputation.
  • Cultivate and manage strong relationships with top-tier business, financial, and trade media.
  • Serve as a company spokesperson.
  • Prepare and coach senior executives for media interviews and public appearances.
  • Collaborate with internal teams—including legal, investor relations, and government affairs—to align messaging and ensure consistency.
  • Lead media response during high-profile issues, crises, and major announcements.
  • Monitor media trends, coverage, and public sentiment; generate reports and insights for leadership.
  • Craft high-impact press materials including news releases, media statements, Q&As, and briefing documents.
  • Oversee agency partners and ensure alignment with media relations objectives and KPIs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration or a related field.
  • A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations or communications, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Experience as a company spokesperson working directly with senior executives in a complex corporate structure, ideally within a Fortune 500 or global PR agency environment.
  • Experience leading and managing a high-performing team.
  • Documentable experience managing complicated reputational challenges as well as incident or crisis response.
  • Proven experience handling high-stakes media relations and crisis communication.
  • Strong media network and understanding of the evolving media landscape.
  • Excellent writing, storytelling, and editing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and partner across complex organizations.

Nice-to-haves

  • Demonstrated high level of professionalism, integrity, sensitivity, discretion and ethical conduct.
  • Exhibits a proactive and creative approach to media engagement and storytelling.
  • Strong leadership qualities with the capability to inspire and mentor teams.
  • Established personal network of media contacts.
  • Experience supporting C-suite executives.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits programs including variable pay, healthcare coverage, retirement plan, insurance, time off programs, training and development opportunities.
  • Access to various health and wellness programs.
  • Hybrid work models and alternative work schedules.
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