Specialist, Corporate Communications

saks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Saks Global in San Francisco is seeking a Specialist, Corporate Communications to drive external brand visibility, manage media relations, and elevate leadership profiles across our luxury retail network.

You will craft press releases, coordinate interviews, and support executive thought leadership, while monitoring coverage and aligning narratives with company priorities. This is a full-time role in a dynamic luxury environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public relations or corporate communications.
• Experience in luxury retail or customer-centric sectors preferred.
• Agency experience is a plus.

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

Press pitching

Writing/editing

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 worlds most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industries 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.
• Bachelors 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).

BENEFITS (per employee):

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• basic life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• disability insurance
• a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance)

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.