US Head of Communications

Location: New York City

Salary: $190-210k

About Us

dmg media’s brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers around the globe, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The Mail brand reaches one in two Brits every month and is officially the best-read, most recognised, most engaged newsbrand in the country.*

Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Mail+, Metro, Metro.co.uk, i and inews.co.ukreach more than 10.1m people daily in the UK.*

Globally, dmg media’s brands reach 190M unique browsers every month across its domains and apps.**

Our newsbrands maintain an unwavering commitment to uncovering the stories that matter most to our readers, ensuring that we remain experts at delivering relevant and insightful content.

In October, the Mail became the largest news publisher on TikTok with over 7- million followers.

*PAMCo H2 2023
**GA 2023 September

About The Role

The Head of Communications (US) will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that enhance dmg::media reputation in the US, engage key stakeholders, and support organisational objectives. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of all aspects of the industry, with senior contacts across broadcast and digital channels and the ability to lead a high-performing communications team.

Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement a cohesive communication strategy across the US aligned with organisational goals.
• Identify key messaging, target audiences, and channels for effective communication.
• Ensure the communications strategy across UK, US and Australia are aligned.

Media Relations:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets and journalists, and play a key role in getting our stories, our journalists and columnists on TV, Radio, Podcasts etc.
• Work closely with the editorial team to distribute and place stories prominently to various broadcast and digital partners for promotion.
• Supporting our presence at industry and other associated events which attract media attention

Internal Communications:

• Oversee internal communication initiatives (MyHub) across the US to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with company values.
• Implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and communication within the organisation.
• Oversee the organising of internal and external events for in-house (holiday parties) and commercial purposes.

Proactive Communications and Brand Support

The role will require that you understand and support the development and positioning of the Mail.com brand in the US.  You will need to see the Communications brief as a part of the wider brand, marketing and communications function supporting both editorial and commercial activity.  You’ll work alongside Editorial, marketing and commercial colleagues to develop and communicate brand messages, key commercial initiatives, as well as placement of strong editorial and commercial stories in wider general , and trade  media and on digital channels.

• Safeguard and enhance the reputation of dmg::media through effective proactive communications activity as outlined above
• Ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels aligned with commercial
  Marketing messages .
• Promoting editorial and commercial success and new products such as Mail+, podcasts and broadcasts.
• Crafting and distributing internal and external press releases covering editorial and commercial activity to all relevant media.

Content Creation:

• Oversee the creation of compelling and engaging content for various platforms, including press releases, articles, blog posts and social media.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.

Stakeholder Management:

• Manage the relationship with our external PR support when needed.
• Work closely with the Editor in Chief in the US and wider editorial teams globally.
• Keep aligned with the Director of Comms in the UK office.
• Support DMGT parent company.
• Work closely with Legal: collaborating on editorial issues, trademark, lawsuits, etc

Person Specification

• Extensive experience in Strategic Communications, Media Handling, Proactive outreach to other media,  Internal communications and  Public Relations
• Proven experience in a senior communications role, with a track record of success in developing and executing effective communication strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Crisis communication experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with media trends and dynamics.

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.