Fannie Mae

Media Relations Director

Washington, DC · Director

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$239kDetected 48 days ago

Strategic CommunicationsCadenceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance.
Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country.
Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.

Lead the development and execution of Fannie Mae's media relations strategy in support of enterprise priorities.
Partner with leaders across Corporate Communications and key internal stakeholders to support major business initiatives, announcements, and issues management.
Help identify and manage reputational risk through clear messaging, strong coordination, and disciplined execution.
Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and strong results.
Proven success leading and developing a high-performing team.

Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), Master's Level Degree
Minimum Required Experiences
8 years of experience in public relations, communications, and/or media relations.
Corporate or PR agency experience required.

Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Demonstrated success working with the media and leading media relations strategies and initiatives.
Strong strategic judgment and experience advising senior executives on communications strategy and messaging.
Strong executive presence and the ability to influence at senior levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business issues into clear, effective messaging.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible, and regulated environment.
Sound judgment and discretion in managing sensitive or high-profile issues.
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across functions and business teams.
Experience supporting complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's degree preferred.
Financial services or housing industry experience.

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