Director, Corporate Communications & Media Relations

Phifer & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Phifer & Company, a leading global financial and strategic communications advisory firm, is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications for its growing New York practice. This role will advise senior executives, craft sophisticated corporate narratives, and lead high-impact communications initiatives within a globally respected advisory organization.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day engagements, build media relationships, shape executive positioning, and mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate communications, public relations or related field.
• Experience leading client engagements and teams in advisory or agency settings.
• Strong relationships with national, business, financial, trade and digital journalists.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day corporate communications engagements, advising senior executives and corporate clients.
• Develop and execute sophisticated corporate communications strategies to strengthen reputation and executive visibility.
• Lead narrative development and messaging across audiences and channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with leading national and industry media for high-impact coverage.
• Draft executive communications, thought leadership articles and speeches.
• Identify opportunities for executive visibility through media interviews, events and speaking engagements.

Skills

Media relations

Executive positioning

Corporate communications

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Phifer & Company, a leading global financial and strategic communications advisory firm, is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications for its growing New York practice. This role will advise senior executives, craft sophisticated corporate narratives, and lead high-impact communications initiatives within a globally respected advisory organization.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day engagements, build media relationships, shape executive positioning, and mentor junior staff while