Manager, Corporate Communications & Media Relations

WPP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive medical

group retirement plans

vision

dental insurance

significant paid time off

preferential partner discounts

employee mental health awareness days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a curious, organized Communications Associate to join its U.S. Communications team.

This early-career role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of experience who can support corporate communications, content, thought leadership, social media, and media relations. Working with the Communications team and partners across the business, this person will help tell the WPP Media story across internal and external channels, creating content that showcases our expertise, people,

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in PR, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in media, marketing, advertising, or related industries.
• Strong relationships with key trade and business reporters are highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively.
• Strong professional maturity, situational awareness, and judgment.
• Familiarity with earned media, social media, and content amplification.

Responsibilities

• Manage press relations, including evergreen stories, announcements, reactive inquiries, pitches, and media materials.
• Build relationships with reporters and editors across key trade, business, marketing, and advertising outlets.
• Staff media opportunities and support preparation for interviews and press engagements.
• Identify and manage speaking opportunities, including conferences, panels, and thought leadership forums.
• Support our industry awards strategy, from identifying relevant opportunities and potential nominees to developing and submitting nominations.
• Coordinate social media and coverage reporting around key press moments.
• Monitor relevant news and industry developments and share key updates with internal teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop storytelling opportunities and support communications priorities.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, reminders, and follow-ups across communications projects.

Skills

PR experience

Media relations

Corporate communications

Written communication

Project management

Independent working

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About the Role

WPP Media is seeking a curious, organized Communications Associate to join its U.S. Communications team. This early-career role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of experience who can support corporate communications, content, thought leadership, social media, and media relations.

Working with the Communications team and partners across the business, this person will help tell the WPP Media story across internal and external channels, creating content that showcases our expertise, people, innovation, and perspective on the evolving media and advertising landscape.

The role offers a global aperture early in your career, with exposure to a global business, diverse markets, senior leaders, and some of the world’s leading brands. We’re looking for a strong writer and close observer of culture and emerging trends, from entertainment and social platforms to technology, sports, business, and broader conversations.

Responsibilities

• Manage press relations, including evergreen stories, announcements, reactive inquiries, pitches, and media materials.
• Build relationships with reporters and editors across key trade, business, marketing, and advertising outlets.
• Staff media opportunities and support preparation for interviews and press engagements.
• Identify and manage speaking opportunities, including conferences, panels, and thought leadership forums.
• Support our industry awards strategy, from identifying relevant opportunities and potential nominees to developing and submitting nominations.
• Coordinate social media and coverage reporting around key press moments.
• Monitor relevant news and industry developments and share key updates with internal teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop storytelling opportunities and support communications priorities.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, reminders, and follow-ups across communications projects.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in PR, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in media, marketing, advertising, or related industries.
• Strong relationships with key trade and business reporters are highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively.
• Strong professional maturity, situational awareness, and judgment.
• Familiarity with earned media, social media, and content amplification.

If you’re a curious, culturally connected communications professional with strong writing skills and a desire to build your career in a global business, we’d like to hear from you.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

• competitive medical
• group retirement plans
• vision
• dental insurance
• significant paid time off
• preferential partner discounts
• employee mental health awareness days

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe’rtogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That’swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range

$60,000—$140,000 USD

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