Manager, Earned Media

New York City, NY (On-site)

$74K/yr – $85K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute earned media strategies across consumer, health, and corporate clients; craft compelling stories, build and maintain media relationships, stay ahead of trends, coordinate with paid media, and contribute creative ideas to new business opportunities.

Lead cross-team collaboration to integrate earned media with paid and digital efforts.
Provide proactive and reactive media counsel to key clients, including crisis-ready strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Development and Execution of Earned Media Strategies: While connecting with teams to develop integrated approaches to our work.
Craft Compelling Stories: Designed to earn positive client headlines and coverage.
Build and Maintain Relationships: Forge strong connections with key media contacts to leverage on behalf of clients.
Be Ahead of the Curve : Actively monitor for and be an early adopter of new media trends, platforms, and practices that could serve clients across our portfolio.
Understand the Role of Paid Media to Accelerate Earned Media Campaigns : Work with paid media and affiliate teams to amplify content.
Have Your Finger on the Pulse : Identify news cycles, cultural shifts, industry trends and issues that affect clients, distilling meaningful insights and inserting clients’ narratives in targeted, relevant and insightful ways.
Bring Ideas to the New Biz Table : Contribute to new business opportunities and pitches with creative media ideas.
You are ready to manage earned media on businesses including consumer, health and corporate clients, fostering best practices across client campaigns, and leading the execution of successful initiatives.
Providing proactive and reactive strategic media counsel to key clients.

Requirements

A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in PR and earned media; agency experience highly preferred.
Excellent communication and presentation skills ; verbal and written.
Strong decision-making and project management skills ; deadline and detail oriented.
In-depth knowledge of the evolving media landscape.
Experience working with integrated teams and on integrated campaigns.
Social media and influencer marketing literacy.
Some experience with reputation/issues/crisis management

Benefits

medical; dental; vision; 401k (with employer match); tuition reimbursement; $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards nourishing your health; flexible time off policy; flexible holiday schedules; short-term disability; paid employee family leave; family building benefit.

Current Global

Through cultural insight, strategy and creativity, Current Global helps brands connect with the people who matter most—meeting them where they are with what they value. By keeping our fingers on the pulse and designing stories that align with culture, society, and the speed of today’s modern media landscape, we inspire audiences to share, co-create, and champion your brand. Our earned-first, culturally-led approach drives love, loyalty, and advocacy, turning audiences into passionate supporters who promote, invest in, and amplify your brand’s impact and help to build your business. At Current Global, we spark meaningful connections.

Founded in 2011

Chicago, Illinois, USA

169 employees (46 in marketing)

www.currentglobal.com