Strategic Corporate Communications & Media Relations Lead

Content Creators; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Mental health days

Retirement plans

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a curious, organized Communications Associate to join its U.S. Communications team. This early-career role supports corporate communications, content, thought leadership, social media, and media relations.

The role offers exposure to a global business, diverse markets, and senior leaders, with a strong emphasis on writing and staying attuned to culture and trends across entertainment, platforms, technology, sports, and business.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in PR, media relations, or corporate communications.
• Strong relationships with key trade and business reporters desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively.
• Strong professional maturity, situational awareness, and judgment.
• Familiarity with earned media, social media, and content amplification.

Responsibilities

• Manage press relations, including evergreen stories, announcements, reactive inquiries, pitches, and media materials.
• Build relationships with reporters and editors across key trade, business, marketing, and advertising outlets.
• Staff media opportunities and support preparation for interviews and press engagements.
• Identify and manage speaking opportunities, including conferences, panels, and thought leadership forums.
• Support our industry awards strategy, from identifying relevant opportunities and potential nominees to developing and submitting nominations.
• Coordinate social media and coverage reporting around key press moments.
• Monitor relevant news and industry developments and share key updates with internal teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop storytelling opportunities and support communications priorities.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, reminders, and follow-ups across communications projects.

Skills

PR

Media relations

Corporate communications

Job description

WPP Media is seeking a curious, organized Communications Associate to join its U.S. Communications team. This early-career role supports corporate communications, content, thought leadership, social media, and media relations.

The role offers exposure to a global business, diverse markets, and senior leaders, with a strong emphasis on writing and staying attuned to culture and trends across entertainment, platforms, technology, sports, and business.