Specialist, Corporate Communications

Exemplar Luxury Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental benefits

Employee discount

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Exemplar Luxury Group, based in New York, seeks a Specialist, Corporate Communications to drive external brand visibility, manage media relations, and elevate leadership profiles. You will craft external narratives and coordinate executive speaking engagements and thought leadership.

You will draft and distribute press releases and bios, support thought leadership programs, manage inquiries, and build reports on PR impact and reach.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in luxury retail or customer-centric sectors.
• Proven track record of pitching stories to media, managing press lists, and building relationships with key journalists.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on press releases, media pitches, executive briefing documents, and corporate social media copy.
• Very detail-oriented and organized to support team priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute external communication assets, including press releases, media pitches, media alerts and executive bios.
• Support executive thought leadership programs by drafting LinkedIn posts, identifying speaking opportunities, and coordinating submissions.
• Manage day-to-day media inquiries, coordinate interview logistics, and prepare briefing documents for spokespeople.
• Maintain media lists, monitor industry coverage, and build comprehensive reports analyzing PR impact and reach metrics.
• Review, vet and support coordination of speaking and endorsement requests from employees to ensure opportunities align with company priorities.
• Coordinate logistics for media events, speaking engagements and connects between reporters and leaders.
• Collaborate closely with internal communications and brand marketing teams to align external narratives.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Corporate communications

Attention to detail

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Job description

Who We Are

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Who We Are

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Job Description

YOU WILL BE:

• The Specialist, Corporate Communications plays a key role in driving external brand visibility, executing media relations, and elevating leadership profiles. This individual supports strategic communications initiatives, crafts external narratives, and coordinates executive speaking engagements and thought leadership. YOU WILL DO:
• Draft and distribute external communication assets, including press releases, media pitches, media alerts and executive bios.
• Support executive thought leadership programs by drafting LinkedIn posts, identifying speaking opportunities, and coordinating submissions.
• Manage day-to-day media inquiries, coordinate interview logistics, and prepare briefing documents for spokespeople.
• Maintain media lists, monitor industry coverage, and build comprehensive reports analyzing PR impact and reach metrics.
• Review, vet and support coordination of speaking and endorsement requests from employees to ensure opportunities align with company priorities.
• Coordinate logistics for media events, speaking engagements and connects between reporters and leaders.
• Collaborate closely with internal communications and brand marketing teams to align external narratives. YOU WILL BRING:
• 3+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in luxury retail or customer-centric sectors. Agency experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of pitching stories to media, managing press lists, and building relationships with key journalists.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on press releases, media pitches, executive briefing documents, and corporate social media copy.
• Very detail-oriented and organized to support team priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline.

Your Life And Career At Exemplar Luxury Group

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Salary Range $78,000 - $105,000*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.