AppDirect

Director,Media&Relations

$170–200k San Francisco, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director, Media & Relations at AppDirect. Skills: Media Relations, Earned Media Strategy, Journalist Relationships. Shape earned media strategy. Execute earned media strategy”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Deep journalist relationships, Sharp instincts, Ability to turn company moments into compelling coverage

Nice to Have

Experience with analyst relations a plus

What You'll Do.

Shape earned media strategy

Execute earned media strategy

Land stories in top-tier outlets

Provide real-time support during media engagements

Identify rapid-response opportunities

Insert POV into conversations

Maintain journalist relationships

Grow journalist relationships

Pick up phone get reporter's attention

Track journalist beats

Track journalist interests

Track journalist coverage patterns

Build trust with reporters

Deliver quality stories

Coordinate messaging with analyst relations

Coordinate briefings with analyst firms

Align media narratives with analyst positioning

Ensure consistency across external audiences

Support analyst report cycles

Support analyst inquiries

Prep executives in media moments

Coach executives in media moments

Support executives in media moments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work directly with executives; Partner with analyst relations contractor

Communication Scope

Press releases; Pitches; Bylines; Talking points

Process & Methodology

Project management, Organizational skills

Full Job Description

About AppDirect Become a digital, global citizen and enable the new generation of digital entrepreneurs around the world. AppDirect offers a subscription commerce platform to sell any product, through any channel, on any device - as a service. We power millions of subscriptions worldwide for organizations. We do this by our values-driven culture - one that enables you to Be Seen, Be Yourself, and Do Your Best Work. About the Role This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a senior PR professional who wants to own the media narrative for a growing company. As Media Relations Director, you'll shape and execute our earned media strategy, working directly with executives to land stories in top-tier business and technology outlets. We're looking for someone with deep journalist relationships, sharp instincts, and the ability to turn company moments into compelling coverage. If you want a seat at the table—not a seat at an agency—this is it. What You'll Do Media Relations Strategy provide real-time support during media engagements Monitor news cycles and identify rapid-response opportunities to insert our POV into relevant conversations Media Relations Maintain and grow a robust network of journalist relationships across business, tech, and trade media Be the kind of PR pro who can pick up the phone and get a reporter's attention—not just send cold emails Track journalist beats, interests, and coverage patterns to personalize outreach and increase hit rates Build trust with reporters through transparency, reliability, and delivering quality stories Analyst Relations Support Partner with our analyst relations contractor to coordinate messaging and briefings with firms like Gartner, Forrester, and IDC Align media narratives with analyst positioning and ensure consistency across external audiences Support analyst report cycles and inquiries as needed Thought Leadership able to prep, coach, and support execs in media moments Self starter: You thrive with autonomy and hig

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