Specialist, Corporate Communications

Exemplar Luxury Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Benefits package including medical, 4?

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a Specialist in Corporate Communications to drive external brand visibility and elevate leadership profiles. You will craft external narratives, coordinate executive speaking engagements, and support strategic communications initiatives across luxury retail channels.

The role focuses on drafting press materials, managing media inquiries, and coordinating media events, while collaborating with internal teams on aligned messaging.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in public relations, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in luxury retail.
• Proven ability to pitch stories to media and manage press lists.
• Excellent writing and editing for press releases, bios, and social copy.
• Detail-oriented and organized to support team priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute external assets including press releases, media pitches, alerts and bios.
• Support executive thought leadership by drafting LinkedIn posts and identifying opportunities.
• Manage media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and prepare spokespeople briefing docs.
• Maintain media lists, monitor coverage, and report PR impact and reach metrics.
• Vet and coordinate speaking/endorsement requests to align with priorities.
• Coordinate logistics for media events and connections between reporters and leaders.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Corporate communications

Press releases

Executive briefing

Story pitching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Public Relations

Journalism

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

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 Saks Global

• 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 Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global 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 Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 $72,000 - $89,000*

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.