Communications Manager - Senior

New York, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated public relations and brand storytelling across IPH brands to raise awareness and support product and campaign launches.

  • Own development and execution of cross-brand PR strategies and proactive media outreach.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in brand communications or consumer PR with proven media pitching success.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating with Marketing, Product, Legal, and agencies to deliver cohesive campaigns.

Job Description

Drive integrated public relations and brand storytelling across IPH brands to raise awareness and support product and campaign launches.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute PR strategies that strengthen brand narratives and increase awareness across multiple IPH brands.
  • Create compelling storylines that align with brand positioning, consumer insights, and cultural trends.
  • Partner with creative, marketing, and cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated PR initiatives that support brand goals.
  • Ensure all communications are consistent with broader corporate messaging and reputation strategy.
  • Recommend strategies to differentiate each brand while maintaining alignment with IPH’s overarching brand framework.
  • Drive proactive media outreach to secure high‑quality placements in consumer, lifestyle, business, and trade outlets.
  • Develop pitch angles, lead pitch teams, and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, and influencers.
  • Draft press releases, talking points, fact sheets, and briefing materials for brand milestones, product moments, or thought leadership opportunities.
  • Monitor media coverage, trends, and competitive insights to optimize messaging and opportunities.
  • Own daily media report and monthly trends report (provided by vendor).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in brand communications, consumer PR, or integrated communications roles.
  • Proven success pitching media and securing meaningful coverage across consumer, lifestyle, and business outlets.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to turn data and insights into compelling narratives.
  • Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple brands, projects, and stakeholders at once.
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred

  • Experience working with or within agency environments is a plus.
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Independence Pet Holdings

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.

Founded in 2021
New York, New York, USA
123 employees (12 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42%
Direct
35.5%
Referral
7.7%
Social
13.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~123

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (8% of company)
Median Career Experience
19 years
Median Tenure
1.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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