Media Relations Representative

30-Jun-2022

11453BR

Pittsburgh

Any USS location

Diversity Commitment

UNITED BY STEEL - We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We are all responsible to live these principles and lead by example as we prioritize the physical and psychological safety of every team member.

Job Description

As a member of U. S. Steel's Corporate Communications team, this position will support external communications strategies to advance business priorities, handle day-to-day execution of projects, and bolster the Company reputation. It will report to the Manager of Media Relations and be responsible for supporting robust earned media strategies, working with colleagues on executing and measuring the success of those strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to media inquiries and work with team members on story pitches
• Maintain list of reporter contacts
• Draft press releases, fact sheets and other relevant content
• Contribute to management of editorial calendar
• Track media coverage of the Company, generating analytic reports and sharing relevant articles
• Assist with event planning and execution
• Contribute to USS's digital and social media platforms
• Work cross-functionally with internal functions including but not limited to government relations, operations and environmental.
• Work closely with internal communications, marketing and branding members of communications team on strategic efforts

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field
• Minimum of two years' experience in public relations (i.e., agency work, corporate communications or other fields of communication).
• Ability to develop and foster relationships across diverse stakeholders
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to pitch media and achieve results
• Understanding of media, news cycles and editorial process
• Keen interest in reading and absorbing news every day and ability to learn media covering our industry
• Can travel roughly 20% of the time

Requisition Type

US-Exempt

Company Overview

U. S. Steel is a leading steel producer founded in 1901. Today, we're a greener company with an infinitely recyclable product, the world's only LEED-certified steel mill, and an ambitious plan to reduce emissions.

We make products that make everyday life possible - automotive, construction, appliance, energy, container, and packaging industries all benefit from our innovation.

We show pride in our communities with company-sponsored employee volunteer programs, corporate contributions, partnerships in support of education, scholarships for our next generation of leaders, and many other programs. We are continually recognized for our commitment to our employees, most recently as a Most Loved Workplace (Newsweek 2021), a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality (Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2020 & 2021), and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion (Disability Equality Index 2021). It's easy to see why U. S. Steel employees take Pride in Our Past as we Build the Future, United by Steel.

Job Category

Business & Support Services

Competency Summary

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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.
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Company

United States Steel Corporation