Senior Communication Advisor – Media Relations Lead

A.P. Moller - Maersk

. Design, maintain, and execute integrated regional communication plans aligned to APM Terminals’ global communication, marketing, and branding framework .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeCharlotte • Alabama, California, New Jersey, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, maintain, and execute integrated regional communication plans aligned to APM Terminals’ global communication, marketing, and branding framework
Lead media relations across top‑tier business and trade outlets, managing proactive and reactive engagement, press materials, executive briefings, and terminal tours
Develop and activate marketing communications campaigns supporting commercial objectives, including customer acquisition, carrier positioning, and rail service expansion
Translate sustainability and decarbonization initiatives into credible, evidence‑based external narratives anchored to verified data
Provide executive communication support, including speaker preparation, talking points, message maps, and Q&A frameworks for senior leaders
Develop and manage internal communication platforms and tools across terminals, enabling effective cascade, engagement, and self‑service communications
Manage confidential, issues, and crisis communications in close coordination with Public Affairs, terminal leadership, and global communications teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience (15+ years) in senior communications roles within complex, asset‑heavy or regulated industries, ideally ports, logistics, transportation, or infrastructure
Deep media relations expertise with proven success engaging top‑tier business and trade media and running integrated, outcome‑driven campaigns
Strong ability to translate complex operational, technical, and sustainability topics into clear, credible public narratives grounded in evidence
A trusted advisor profile with experience supporting senior leaders on executive messaging, issues management, and confidential communications
Structured, disciplined, and autonomous working style, with strong judgment, digital fluency, and experience leveraging enterprise communication tools and AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k match

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Hard Skills & Tools

media relationsmarketing communicationscrisis communicationsexecutive communication supportcampaign developmentsustainability narrative developmentissues managementdata analysis

Soft Skills

trusted advisorstrong judgmentstructured working styledisciplined working styleautonomous working styledigital fluency