Manager PR & Communications

Curaleaf; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

Life/ Disability Insurance

Community Involvement

Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Job summary

Curaleaf in Stamford, CT is seeking a Manager, PR & Communications to lead external and internal communications. You’ll draft press releases, coordinate media inquiries, and shape executive messaging in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in communications, 5–10 years in corporate comms, exceptional writing, and a track record with media outlets. You’ll partner with HR, Legal, Government Affairs, Marketing to ensure consistent messaging and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related discipline.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience working with media outlets and managing external communications.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in highly regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, and corporate announcements.
• Coordinate media inquiries and support proactive media outreach efforts.
• Develop internal communications that inform and engage employees across the organization.
• Support executive communications, including talking points, presentations, and leadership messaging.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Government Affairs, Marketing, and business leaders to ensure consistent messaging.
• Assist with crisis communications planning and response efforts.
• Manage communication calendars and support key corporate initiatives, events, and announcements.
• Track and report on communication and PR metrics.

Skills

Writing & storytelling

Media relations

Strategic communications

Project management

Regulated industries experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations

Job description

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Manager PR & Communications

Location: Stamford, CT

Job Type: Full- Time, Exempt

About the Role: The Manager, Public Relations & Communications supports the execution of Curaleaf's external and internal communications strategy. This role is responsible for developing compelling content, managing media and stakeholder communications, supporting executive messaging, and helping strengthen the company's brand reputation across key audiences. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, collaborative partner, and strategic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, and corporate announcements.
• Coordinate media inquiries and support proactive media outreach efforts.
• Develop internal communications that inform and engage employees across the organization.
• Support executive communications, including talking points, presentations, and leadership messaging.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Government Affairs, Marketing, and business leaders to ensure consistent messaging.
• Assist with crisis communications planning and response efforts.
• Manage communication calendars and support key corporate initiatives, events, and announcements.
• Track and report on communication and PR metrics.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related discipline.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience working with media outlets and managing external communications.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in highly regulated industries is a plus.

Connecticut Hiring Range

$95,000 - $120,000 USD

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision:To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.