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Pantheon Data

Media Research Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

Monitor national, regional, and international news outlets, broadcast media, and online publications for issues affecting programs, operations, and maritime interests. * Track coverage across defense ...

Pantheon Data

Media Research Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

Monitor national, regional, and international news outlets, broadcast media, and online publications for issues affecting programs, operations, and maritime interests. * Track coverage across defense ...

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Social Media Intern

Fullerton, CA

$15.75 - $20/hr

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Media Relations - Coordinating Manager

Media Relations - Coordinating Manager

United States Steel Corporation

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

United States Steel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

221st of 519 rated manufacturers

Job description

Job Description
The Coordinating Manager, Media Relations supports the company's reputation by assisting with strategic communications and media engagement across the enterprise. This role is responsible for driving proactive and reactive media engagement, particularly on complex, high-profile topics including environmental, regulatory, and policy-related issues.
Serving as a key connector across media relations, government affairs, environmental, legal, and operations teams, the Coordinating Manager ensures alignment, consistency, and discipline in how the company communicates externally.
Key Responsibilities:
Media Relations & Issue Management (Primary Focus)
  • Lead coordination of complex, issue-driven communications, particularly related to environmental, regulatory and policy topics
  • Support day-to-day collaboration between media relations, government affairs, environmental, legal, and other internal stakeholders
  • Drive proactive and reactive messaging on sensitive issues, including regulatory matters, litigation, incidents, and reputational challenges
  • Develop and implement strategic media plans to promote company initiatives and protect the company's reputation
  • Respond to inbound media inquiries, facilitate interviews, and proactively pitch stories on issues within scope
  • Correct inaccuracies in media coverage and ensure fact-based narratives are represented
  • Build structure and consistency across issue management, including SME coordination and media response processes
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
  • Media Training & Spokesperson Support
  • Serve as a company spokesperson for media inquiries and interviews
  • Prep and train subject matter experts, particularly in environmental and policy areas and topics.
  • Help develop media prep materials and provide candid feedback to improve spokesperson effectiveness
  • Media Monitoring & Analysis
  • Use analytics to prioritize issues, refine messaging, and guide media engagement
  • Monitor and help to anticipate emerging risks and opportunities based on media and public sentiment

Skills & Competencies
  • Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to think strategically and hand sensitive information
  • Sound judgment, including knowing when to engage and when to decline opportunities
  • Ability to operate effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
  • High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Media savvy with a deep understanding of the news landscape
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to influence across functions
  • Forward-thinking and adaptable to evolving communications trends

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of communications experience, must have 5 years of experience in public relations or external communications
  • Preferred candidates will have experience in a communications role related to steel manufacturing
  • Experience managing media relations in high-profile or issue-driven environments
  • Ability to work effectively with senior leadership
  • Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Familiarity with media monitoring tools, distribution services, and analytics

Other Details
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Travel approximately 25%

Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
  • Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

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