Responsibilities

• Enhance the company’s storytelling to showcase why Macy’s is a leading brand and retail innovator.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for key company initiatives such as new partnerships, collaborations, launches, expansions, consumer campaigns and event activations to generate positive media coverage.
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with traditional and non-traditional media contacts, focusing on national and priority media markets across all regions.
• Create and edit press materials, media advisories and messaging, manage new media content development, and pitch stories for ongoing placements.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external leadership, including company executives, brand and product leadership, civic partners, and non-profit organizations.
• Provide media training for spokespeople, focusing on thought leadership for key company executives to represent Macy’s nationally and in their respective markets.
• Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges and media interactions effectively.
• Collaborate with the External Communications Team to recap media results regularly (quarterly and by project).
• Review internal and external communications materials to ensure alignment with the organization's overall mission and goals.
• Oversee management of multimedia assets including media websites, media materials and photography.

Requirements

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• 5+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, or a related field.
• Prior retail experience a plus.
• This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems.
• Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs, including regular travel to Herald Square offices.
• Able to travel occasionally for local and national events and media opportunities.

Preferred

• Established contacts with consumer and business media outlets are highly desirable.
• Prior retail experience a plus.

Benefits

• Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits.
• Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future.
• Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development.
• Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement