Media Relations Senior Specialist

**Media Relations Senior Specialist**

**Location**: La Défense, Paris
**Company**: Philip Morris France SAS
**Reports to**: Director of Communications

Philip Morris is one of the world’s largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all regions of the world. We have 50 production facilities worldwide and our products are sold in more than 180 countries.

At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are committed to a smoke-free world. Our vision is clear: to transform the tobacco industry into a sector that is fully focused on offering better alternatives for adult smokers. We are determined to change the way the world thinks about smoking and actively contribute to a better future for all.

**About the Role**

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling and media engagement? Philip Morris France SAS is seeking a Media Relations Senior Specialist to shape and share compelling narratives that enhance our public image. This role is pivotal in transforming corporate topics into human-centered stories and ensuring consistent messaging across earned media channels.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and Execute PR Strategies: Design and implement comprehensive public relations plans with clear objectives and KPIs.
- Manage Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, respond to inquiries, pitch stories, and coordinate interviews.
- Craft Compelling Narratives: Write press releases, articles, and social media content that reflect the company’s values and voice.
- Ensure Consistent Messaging: Collaborate with internal teams to align communications across all channels.
- Monitor and Analyze Media Coverage: Track media mentions, assess sentiment, and report on PR effectiveness.
- Lead Crisis Communication: Develop and execute plans to protect and manage the company’s reputation during sensitive situations.
- Organize Events: Plan and manage press conferences, promotional activities, and other media-related events.

**Qualifications**
- Education: Degree from a business school, journalism/communication school, or equivalent university.
- Experience: 5-7 years in a similar role within an agency or international company, ideally in regulated or sensitive sectors.
- Language: Fluent in English and French.
- Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Strong media relations and networking capabilities
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Crisis management expertise
- Digital media proficiency
- Project and time management
- Analytical mindset

**What We’re Looking For**

A highly motivated professional with:

- A collaborative mindset
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Entrepreneurial spirit and courage to innovate

**Ready to make an impact?**

**Why Join Us?**

You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a constantly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience.

**Media Relations Senior Specialist**

**Lieu** : La Défense, Paris
**Entreprise** : Philip Morris France SAS
**Rattachement hiérarchique** : Directrice de la Communication

Philip Morris est l’une des plus grandes entreprises internationales de tabac au monde, avec plus de 82 700 employés répartis dans le monde entier. Nos collaborateurs parlent plus de 80 langues et viennent de toutes les régions du globe. Nous disposons de 50 sites de production à travers le monde et nos produits sont commercialisés dans plus de 180 pays.

Chez Philip Morris, nous aspirons à un avenir sans fumée et nous nous engageons pour un monde sans tabac. Notre vision est claire : transformer l’industrie du tabac en un secteur entièrement dédié à proposer de meilleures alternatives aux fumeurs adultes. Nous sommes déterminés à changer la perception du tabagisme et à contribuer activement à un avenir meilleur pour tous.

**À propos du poste**

Êtes-vous un(e) communicant(e) stratégique passionné(e) par le storytelling et les relations médias ? Philip Morris France SAS recherche un(e) Spécialiste Senior des Relations Médias pour façonner et partager des récits percutants qui renforcent notre image publique. Ce rôle est essentiel pour transformer des sujets d’entreprise en histoires centrées sur l’humain et garantir une cohérence des messages sur les canaux de médias acquis.

**Responsabilités principales**
- ** Développer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies RP** : Concevoir et exécuter des plans de relations publiques complets avec des objectifs clairs et des indicateurs de performance.
- ** Gérer les relations médias** : Établir et entretenir des relations solides avec les journalistes, répondre aux sollicitations, proposer des sujets et coordonner les intervi