Sr Mgr, Media Relations-Issues​/Crisis

** Position Overview*
* We are searching for a proven corporate Media Relations & Issues/Crisis, Senior Manager, with a demonstrated track record of managing strategic long-term planning as well as the daily Media Relations & Issues/Crisis operations of a Corporate Communications function and progressive achievement to work in a fast-paced shared services environment. The incumbent will help shape and execute Fujifilm's Media Relations strategy as well as Issues & Crisis Management communications in the Americas.

This results-driven role is accountable for developing and executing a proactive Media Relations strategy around Fujifilm's transformation as well as supporting corporate Issues & Crisis initiatives to build, protect, and defend the Fujifilm brand in the Americas. The individual leader will be responsible for serving as a trusted advisor and collaborator with key business partners in the Americas (Investor Relations, Government Affairs, HR, and other functions) to formulate and communicate Fujifilm's position on corporate initiatives and policies and manage corporate issues - ensuring that resulting articles are grounded in facts and include Fujifilm's perspective alongside other stakeholder perspectives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep media expertise, trusted relationships with top-tier media outlets, and bold storytelling instincts, along with the ability to simplify complex corporate topics. This highly visible incumbent should possess exceptional writing skills with an ability to draft external communications materials, messaging, statements, and other communications in a speedy and efficient manner in response to real-time inquiries and issues.

This role will work cross-functionally to identify executive visibility and external engagement opportunities. This critical role will report to the Head of External & Internal Communications in the Americas and consistently engage with senior leadership in the Americas.

** Company Overview*
* At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we're redefining innovation across the industries we touch-from healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas.

We're looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you'll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you're shaping tomorrow's tech or redefining today's processes, we'll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives.

Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit:

** Job Description*
* ** Position Responsibilities*
* The Media Relations & Issues/Crisis, Senior Manager will play a key leadership role as a member of the Corporate Communications team- including strategizing, developing, and executing a range of timely Media Relations and Issues/Crisis programs in the Americas.

** Responsibilities and accountabilities include:*
* + Lead the development and execution of proactive Media Relations strategies that support Fujifilm's transformation, including major events such as the JPM Healthcare Conference, C-suite media engagement, and other corporate initiatives in the Americas.

+ Partner with Investor Relations to identify and elevate key insights from financial engagements for external media opportunities.

+ Serves as a primary point of contact for all top-tier media inquiries in the Americas for Fujifilm related to corporate and financial topics - ensuring timely, consistent and accurate responses aligned with key business partners.

+ Actively cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with top-tier media, trade publications, and DC-based outlets to advance awareness of Fujifilm's corporate narrative.

+ Lead earned media activations that reinforce Fujifilm's transformation - from Film to Pharma --- and reinforce Fujifilm's corporate reputation and brand positioning, including media sponsor ships.

+ Collaborate with Government Affairs to ensure strategic alignment and amplification.

+ Provide strategic counsel on external engagements such as conferences, panels and sponsor ships - ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and identifying media opportunities to amplify key messages --- especially on critical Fujifilm opportunities like Life Sciences & Semiconductors.

+ Leverage data-driven insights and external benchmarking to assess and refine media strategies, optimizing for reach, engagement, and reputational impact.

+ Develop and refine…