Executive Communications Assistant – Corporate & Public Affairs

Macy's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

Macy’s Administrative Assistant, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, based in New York, provides essential administrative and operational support to senior leaders. The role focuses on Corporate Communications and Financial Communications while gaining exposure to broader Brand PR initiatives.

The position requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of media relations, news cycles, and reporter needs.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Proactive and eager to learn, willing to raise your hand and take on new challenges.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external agencies.
• Translate media coverage and campaign performance into clear summaries and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level administrative and operational support to SVP, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs and VP, External Communications.
• Manage an executive calendar, coordinate meetings, and anticipate needs.
• Coordinate travel, conferences, events, and related administrative activities.
• Support budget tracking, purchase orders, invoicing, and vendor management.
• Develop external communications strategies for corporate initiatives and financial milestones.
• Monitor media coverage and summarize insights for senior leaders.
• Coordinate executive media opportunities and prepare briefing materials and media lists.
• Create post-announcement and campaign recaps to inform strategy.
• Coordinate with external PR agencies and vendors on briefs and deadlines.
• Maintain organized media lists across corporate and financial verticals.
• Support Brand PR initiatives including campaigns, events, and product launches.

Skills

Media relations fundamentals

Organization & detail

Initiative & growth mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Reporting & results synthesis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Macy’s Administrative Assistant, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, based in New York, provides essential administrative and operational support to senior leaders. The role focuses on Corporate Communications and Financial Communications while gaining exposure to broader Brand PR initiatives.

The position requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.