Communications Manager

The Guardian; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Sick time

401(k) Match

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Work/Life balance

Job summary

The Guardian US, a digital-first newsroom, is seeking a Communications Manager in New York, NY. This hybrid, full-time role supports editorial publicity and commercial initiatives, coordinating with UK and Australia teams to align messaging across markets.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in a news environment, strong media coverage skills, and a keen editorial sense. It offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success securing media coverage across tv, print, web, and radio.
• Strong understanding of media landscape and editorial sensibility.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Capable of advising on strategy in time-sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy and execution for editorial communications.
• Maintain contact with press, pitch producers, and grow media relationships.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters on upcoming stories and plan communications.
• Develop leadership profiles through panels, media, and thought leadership.
• Plan internal town halls for US staff.
• Coordinate with Guardian UK and Australia to align messaging across markets.
• Manage submissions for journalism awards (Pulitzer, Polk, Natl Magazine Awards).
• Serve as PR contact during breaking news and major events.
• Draft internal communications highlighting wins and press placements.

Skills

Media relations

Editorial sensibility

Organization

Deadline-driven

Strategic advising

News industry experience

Job description

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture, and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.

Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, digital privacy, etc. Guardian US launched in 2011 and has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization funded by readers around the globe.

It’s the talent, energy, and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that makes us who we are. Across our business, we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond, award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial teams, digital talent, and more.

We are now looking for a Communications Manager to support publicity for the Guardian’s US newsroom, as well as its commercial initiatives and senior leadership.

Department: Communications
Reports to:Head of Communications
Location:New York, New York

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid
Terms and conditions:Full-time, permanent
Annual Salary range:$120-130K

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategy and execution for editorial communications.
• Be in constant touch with press, pitch producers, and grow relationships with media contacts.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters to know what they’re working on, what’s coming up, and develop strategic communications plans to best position their work.
• Brainstorm and propose ways to expand profiles of senior leadership, including via panels, media, and other thought leadership.
• Help plan and program regular internal town halls for US staff
• Partner cross-functionally with colleagues in the Guardian’s UK and Australia offices, including the global communications team, to align editorial priorities, amplify the Guardian’s work across markets, and ensure cohesive messaging of the Guardian’s mission, brand, and initiatives.
• Manage the process for gathering and submitting applications for journalism awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Polk Awards, National Magazine Awards, and more.
• Serve as a PR point of contact during breaking news and around major events.
• Draft internal communications to highlight wins from the organization, successful press placements, notify staff about office and company events, and more.

Key skills & qualifications

• Demonstrated success securing media coverage across various platforms (tv, print, web, radio).
• Solid understanding of media and tech landscape, and a strong editorial sensibility.
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle multiple tasks on tight deadlines, lead projects, and be a strategic advisor in time-sensitive scenarios.
• Passion for following media, digging into trends, and staying ahead of the news cycle.
• 3-5 years experience inside a news organization and/or in a press shop pitching on a daily basis.

Compensation and benefits

• 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
• Unlimited sick time
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Wellhub
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

Culture & wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including access to Employee Assistance Programs.

Learning & development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNMhere.

The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We value and respect all differences(seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.