Working closely with the VP, Global Communications, the Director provides strategic communications counsel to executive leadership and internal stakeholders, leads proactive and reactive media relations initiatives, oversees media preparedness and issues management activities, and drives integrated communications strategies that support measurable organizational goals. The Director, Media Engagement (Consumer Media & Programs) serves as a senior communications leader responsible for leading the Alzheimer's Association national earned media strategy to advance awareness of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, elevate the organization's reputation, and support enterprise priorities, campaigns, programs and initiatives.