Senior Communications and Media Relations Specialist - Houston, TX

CMA CGM • Houston, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Communications & Media Relations Specialist is a highly strategic role responsible for shaping and executing CEVA’s internal and external narrative across North America during a period of increased visibility and business complexity. Based in Houston, TX and reporting to the Head of Communications & Marketing for North America, this role serves as a trusted communications partner to senior leadership, operations, and cross-functional stakeholders. The position focuses on internal story and content development, media relations, and high-impact program and event communications, supporting large-scale, multi-year initiatives that require precision, discretion, and seamless coordination. The role will lead the development of executive-ready content, facts, talking points, and press materials; drive proactive and reactive media engagement; and help establish and support on-the-ground communications capabilities in key markets. Success in this role requires exceptional writing and editorial judgment, strong media instincts, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational execution, and calm leadership under pressure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications, media relations, or content strategy (experience in logistics, transportation, infrastructure, or complex B2B environments strongly preferred).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats (internal communications, press materials, executive content).
• Demonstrated experience supporting media relations, including press materials development, pitching, and spokesperson prep.
• Experience supporting large-scale programs, events, or multi-stakeholder initiatives with high visibility and reputational impact.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Calm, adaptable presence with the ability to operate confidently in dynamic, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, compelling internal and external content that translates complex operational initiatives into cohesive, audience-relevant narratives.
• Create and maintain core communications materials including fact sheets, backgrounders, FAQs, executive briefing documents, talking points, press kits, and content toolkits.
• Support executive communications, including leadership messaging, internal updates, presentations, and prepared remarks.
• Ensure consistency of voice, messaging, and positioning across all channels and stakeholders.
• Support North America media relations strategy, including proactive story development, media pitching, and reactive press support.
• Draft and coordinate press releases, statements, and media responses in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external PR partners.
• Prepare spokespeople through briefing documents, message pull-through guidance, and interview preparation.
• Monitor media coverage, assess message penetration, and provide insights and recommendations.
• Support communications planning and execution for large-scale programs, milestones, and high-visibility events.
• Assist in establishing communications support for on-the-ground teams, including playbooks, messaging alignment, and real-time coordination.
• Collaborate with operations, legal, HR, and regional leadership to ensure communications are accurate, aligned, and approved.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
• Act as a central point of coordination for communications inputs from internal teams, leadership, and external partners.
• Navigate competing priorities and sensitivities with strong judgment and professionalism.
• Maintain communications processes, approvals, and documentation to support consistency and risk mitigation.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• health insurance
• employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands
• pet insurance
• multiple health plans (company contribution to health savings account)
• prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior