Communications & Media Relations Manager

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located. Position Summary The Communications & Media Relations Manager is responsible for developing and executing North America-focused communications strategies that advance CMA CGM's business objectives, strengthen corporate reputation, and support stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, this role will develop and execute external and internal communications initiatives encompassing media relations, public relations, digital and social media communications, content development, brand positioning, and strategic communications projects in close collaboration with global headquarters and cross-functional business partners. Functions & Duties Develop and execute integrated public relations and communications strategies that support CMA CGM’s global vision while advancing North America’s business objectives and corporate priorities.

Manage CMA CGM North America’s corporate reputation, brand positioning, and stakeholder communications across external and internal channels. Create compelling and impactful communications content, including press releases, media statements, executive briefing notes, speeches, talking points, corporate announcements, website content, customer advisories, and other corporate messaging, ensuring consistency of brand voice and positioning. Build and maintain strong relationships with media representatives, industry stakeholders, and internal partners to enhance brand visibility, thought leadership, and corporate reputation.

Monitor and analyze media coverage, industry trends, and public sentiment, providing strategic communications counsel and recommendations on reputational and business matters. Support the planning and execution of corporate events, executive leadership visits, customer engagements, networking events, and industry conferences, ensuring alignment with CMA CGM’s brand and business objectives. Support internal communications initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, reinforce organizational culture, and drive alignment with corporate objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling, and audience-specific messaging for internal and external stakeholders. Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies that support business objectives, strengthen brand positioning, and enhance corporate reputation. Demonstrated expertise in corporate communications, media relations, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and executive communications.

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience producing press releases, speeches, executive messaging, media…