Director, Corporate PR & Media Relations

Iron Mountain

About The Position

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain. We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation. Iron Mountain is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Corporate PR & Media Relations to join our Corporate Communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a global corporate public relations and media strategy to protect and enhance Iron Mountain’s reputation as a trusted partner and employer of choice. You will join a high-impact team within the Global Legal, Corporate Affairs & Risk function that engages employees and external stakeholders through outcome-led storytelling and executive thought leadership. What You’ll Do In this role, you will: Drive corporate PR strategy and earned media: Develop and activate compelling media narratives that increase positive earned coverage, support key growth businesses, influence policy and regulatory discussions, align with global marketing, and manage the corporate PR agency, media enquiries, issues management, crisis support, and reporting. Enhance executive visibility and thought leadership: Partner across Corporate Communications to build media engagement plans that raise the profile of the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders, strengthening corporate reputation and trust, including increased and more effective use of social media. Strengthen owned media and employee advocacy: Improve the quality and volume of content across owned channels (e.g., Media Center), amplify earned and owned content through social media, and enable employees and leaders to engage with and advocate for company content. Lead PR governance and crisis communications: Ensure efficient PR governance processes (media enquiries, approvals, requests) and manage robust crisis communications frameworks, including scenario planning and rapid-response messaging. Support integrated, enterprise-wide communications: Contribute to major corporate campaigns and partner with Government Affairs, Sustainability, Marketing, and Investor Relations to ensure consistent, coordinated, and aligned communications. Measure impact and provide leadership support: Track and report on PR and media effectiveness, maintain planning discipline, and deputize for the Senior Director of Corporate Communications, including supporting crisis communications when required.

Requirements

Strategic relationship and stakeholder leadership
Strong business and strategic acumen
Proactive, agile self-starter
End-to-end communications and agency expertise
Experienced communications leader and storyteller
15+ years’ corporate communications experience
Strong media landscape knowledge
Fluent English (additional languages a plus)

Nice To Haves

additional languages a plus

Responsibilities

Drive corporate PR strategy and earned media
Enhance executive visibility and thought leadership
Strengthen owned media and employee advocacy
Lead PR governance and crisis communications
Support integrated, enterprise-wide communications
Measure impact and provide leadership support

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.
Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans to support your long-term well-being.
Flexible work options to support a healthy work–life balance.
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization.

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