Responsibilities

• Client Management - Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, managing communications, updates, and ensuring seamless execution across all workstreams.
• Strategy Development & Execution - Support the development of annual, quarterly, and launch-specific communications strategies. Lead execution across press, storytelling, and brand visibility initiatives.
• Media Relations & Editorial Placement - Pitch and secure high-quality editorial coverage. Build and maintain strong relationships with key editors, journalists, and industry figures across design, lifestyle, business, and culture.
• Content & Materials Development - Develop press materials including releases, brand narratives, and presentation decks that clearly articulate client positioning.
• Event & Activation Management - Plan and execute events, press previews, and presentations, overseeing creative ideation, production, logistics, guest lists, and post-event reporting.
• Partnerships & Brand Development - Partner with the Partnerships Manager and internal teams to support the development and execution of brand partnerships and collaborations, ensuring alignment with client positioning and strategic objectives.
• Reporting & Performance Tracking - Oversee client reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of KPIs, media coverage, and campaign performance. Maintain all internal and external reporting systems.
• Research & Opportunity Identification - Monitor the media and cultural landscape to identify timely opportunities for client visibility and engagement.
• Team Leadership & Development - Manage and mentor junior team members, including seasonal interns. Provide clear direction, training, and oversight to ensure high standards of execution.
• Operational Excellence - Ensure smooth day-to-day account operations, including agenda setting, briefing preparation, and workflow management.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, PR, or brand strategy within design, lifestyle, or creative industries.
• Strong media relationships across design, lifestyle, and cultural publications.
• Proven ability to manage accounts independently and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing press materials and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience planning and executing events and press activations.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MuckRack, Launchmetrics or similar software.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong cultural awareness and genuine interest in design, art, and creative industries. Creative thinker.

Benefits

• Salary range: $72,000-$86,400
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• 15 PTO days per year in addition to public holidays - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s (Dec 25–Jan 1)
• Summer Fridays: Memorial day through Labor day