Manager, Earned Media

New York City, NY (On-site)

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

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and shape proactive media counsel and integrated earned media strategies for key clients, driving story creation, media relations, trend spotting, and collaboration with paid media while contributing to new business opportunities.

  • Lead strategic media counsel for clients
  • Align earned, paid, and influencer initiatives
  • Identify trends and craft client narratives for press opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Trusted Advisor and Business Partner: Providing proactive and reactive strategic media counsel to key clients.
  • 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.

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

  • Current Global recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. We offer a full suite of benefits including 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.
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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)

Salaries

Posted range

$74K/yr – $85K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
38 (22% of company)
Median Tenure
8.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.4%
Direct
47.5%
Referral
11.1%
Social
5.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~169
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Manager, Earned Media

Current Global · New York City, NY · On-site