Manager, Communications: Strategy & Media Relations

Wasserman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with match

Healthcare

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THE TEAM is seeking a Manager, Communications to join our Strategy and Consultancy group in a hybrid NYC role. You will split time between strategic communications and media relations, supporting major brands and sports properties with integrated campaigns and media outreach.

You will build media relationships, craft messaging, and help grow our communications offering. Collaboration with senior stakeholders and junior team members will be essential to success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in an agency setting.
• Proven media relations experience and storytelling ability.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple accounts with tight deadlines.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage key relationships with colleagues, clients, rights holders, media, external agencies and suppliers.
• Support campaign planning using client insights, audience, media fit and budgets; set KPIs.
• Draft messaging frameworks and key messaging documents for campaigns.
• Oversee rollout of campaigns: media outreach, general communications, press releases and dissemination.
• Review campaigns, interpret results and provide recommendations to clients.
• Coordinate event and press day logistics and talent management.
• Support internal team with status meetings, planning and reviews.
• Manage budgets and time tracking.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Campaign planning

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

THE TEAM is seeking a Manager, Communications to join our Strategy and Consultancy group in a hybrid NYC role. You will split time between strategic communications and media relations, supporting major brands and sports properties with integrated campaigns and media outreach.

You will build media relationships, craft messaging, and help grow our communications offering. Collaboration with senior stakeholders and junior team members will be essential to success.