Manager, Strategic Communications - Elite Communications Powerhouse

Monday Talent, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Monday Talent, LLC is seeking a Manager, Strategic Communications to shape the reputations of leading brands and business leaders. You will own dynamic client workstreams, craft strategic storytelling, and drive media relations from idea to execution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in PR/strategic communications, exceptional writing, a strong media network, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Location is New York City; salary starts at $90,000 to $100,000, with experience-based adjustments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience across PR, strategic communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional writer and communicator who can turn complex ideas into stories.
• Strategic and creative thinker who can counsel clients and bring proactive ideas to the table.
• Sharp media instincts and strong relationships across media and influencer landscape.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day client workstreams, driving communications programs from strategy through execution.
• Lead and mentor junior team members while bringing fresh ideas, sharp thinking, and an entrepreneurial spirit to the wider team.
• Drive media relations, crafting compelling angles and securing meaningful coverage across national, trade, broadcast, digital, and print outlets.
• Spot opportunities to elevate clients through awards, timely cultural moments, and creative storytelling.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Job description

A fast-growing strategic communications firm is looking for a Manager, Strategic

Communications to join and help shape the reputation of some of today’s most exciting brands

and business leaders.

This is not your typical PR role. You’ll join a powerhouse of creatives, journalists, strategists,

authors, and communicators advising emerging brands and major firms on the stories that

matter most to their businesses. From reputation and brand positioning to thought leadership

and media strategy, you’ll have the freedom to run with ideas, counsel clients, and produce work

that gets noticed.

As Manager, Strategic Communications, you will take ownership of dynamic client accounts,

blending sharp media instincts with strategic storytelling to deliver tangible business impact. The ideal candidate is someone who can spot the story, craft the message, land the coverage, and drive an account forward.

The Role:

• Own day-to-day client workstreams, driving communications programs from strategy through execution
• Lead and mentor junior team members while bringing fresh ideas, sharp thinking, and an entrepreneurial spirit to the wider team
• Drive media relations, crafting compelling angles and securing meaningful coverage across national, trade, broadcast, digital, and print outlets
• Spot opportunities to elevate clients through awards, timely cultural moments, and creative storytelling

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience across PR, strategic communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Exceptional writer and communicator who can turn complex ideas into stories that
• Strategic and creative thinker with the confidence to counsel clients, solve problems, and bring proactive ideas to the table
• Sharp media instincts and strong relationships across the media and influencer landscape

Location: New York City

Salary: starting at $90,000 to $100,000, depending on experience.

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