Press & Communications Manager

Christofle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Christofle in New York, NY seeks a Press & Communications Manager to lead PR initiatives across North America, strengthen media relationships, and ensure consistent brand storytelling. The role emphasizes high-value press coverage for luxury design and lifestyle segments.

Responsibilities include developing regional PR strategies, coordinating press samples, and supporting events, with reporting to the Brand Marketing & Communications Director. Strong writing and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in PR, communications, or related field.
• Existing media relationships within luxury, fashion, or lifestyle sectors preferred.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of regional PR strategies.
• Maintain and grow relationships with editors, stylists, and key industry contacts.
• Coordinate outreach to secure press coverage across luxury, design, and lifestyle media.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and brand communications.
• Ensure messaging consistency across all channels and partners.
• Support internal communication alignment across teams.
• Manage all press sample requests and loans, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Partner with VM & Brand Ops on sample tracking and availability.
• Maintain detailed records of all sample movements and placements.
• Support execution of press events, launches, and activations.
• Coordinate guest lists, invitations, and follow-up communications.
• Ensure strong press attendance and post-event coverage.
• Track and report on media coverage, impressions, and PR performance.
• Maintain press database and coverage archives.
• Provide insights on PR impact and opportunities.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Since 1830, Christofle creates with elegance and know-how an exceptional table art, refined jewelry, and home accessories. Maison Christofle uses entirely handmade manufacturing. The precious trades of spinning, embossing, carving, engraving, perpetuated by its craftsmen immortalize the qualities of elegance and excellence. It is this irreplaceable expertise perpetuated by highly qualified craftsmen transmitted from teacher to student that constitutes the living heritage of Christofle.

Location: New York, NY

Reports to: Brand Marketing & Communications Director

Overview

The Press & Communications Manager supports the execution of all PR and communication initiatives across North America, ensuring consistent brand visibility, strong media relationships, and flawless operational execution.

This role plays a critical part in amplifying brand storytelling, supporting events, and managing the day-to-day coordination required to maintain a high level of press presence and engagement

Responsibilities

PR & Media Relations

• Support the development and execution of regional PR strategies
• Maintain and grow relationships with editors, stylists, and key industry contacts
• Coordinate outreach to secure press coverage across luxury, design, and lifestyle media

Content & Communications

• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and brand communications
• Ensure messaging consistency across all channels and partners
• Support internal communication alignment across teams

Sample & Editorial Coordination

• Manage all press sample requests and loans, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment
• Partner with VM & Brand Ops on sample tracking and availability
• Maintain detailed records of all sample movements and placements

Event Support

• Support execution of press events, launches, and activations
• Coordinate guest lists, invitations, and follow-up communications
• Ensure strong press attendance and post-event coverage

Reporting & Analysis

• Track and report on media coverage, impressions, and PR performance
• Maintain press database and coverage archives
• Provide insights on PR impact and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in PR, communications, or related field
• Existing media relationships within luxury, fashion, or lifestyle sectors preferred
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on the experience