Media Relations Specialist

New York, USA (On-site)

$93K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Pandora’s North American PR strategy and media relations to build brand awareness and leadership visibility.

  • Own the NA PR plan, media outreach, and cross-functional editorial support
  • Must-have: 5-8+ years in PR/media relations and global/matrix experience
  • Standout: Strong cross-functional collaboration with marketing, events, VIP, and agencies

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of Pandora’s North American public relations strategy, with a focus on driving brand awareness and desirability
  • Draft press materials including press releases, media alerts, messaging documents, and pitches
  • Support earned media outreach and assist in cultivating relationships with consumer and corporate media and key industry contacts
  • Assist with identifying and coordinating corporate media opportunities in partnership with local and global teams, including supporting briefing materials and key messaging
  • Support speaking and visibility opportunities for NAM and Global leadership, including coordinating logistics and materials
  • Manage incoming editorial requests and support pitching to media outlets
  • Coordinate product sample sends and track editorial placements and requests
  • Collaborate with internal partners, including marketing, events, and VIP teams, on brand activations that include media presence or press coverage
  • Support press opportunities tied to Pandora local and global talent and brand initiatives
  • Assist in tracking and reporting of media coverage and support the creation of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly recaps for PR-led initiatives

Requirements

  • 5-8 + years of experience in public relations, media relations, public affairs, communications, or related fields, with a strong understanding of brand reputation management.
  • Experience supporting PR campaigns and media outreach for retail, fashion, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), with a strong grasp of consumer behavior and competitive brand positioning.
  • Demonstrated ability to pitch media, secure coverage, draft press materials, and support storytelling across earned channels.
  • Experience working within a global or matrixed organization, collaborating across regions and cross-functional teams to support aligned communications.
  • Strong understanding of the North American media landscape and public affairs environment, with the ability to tailor global messaging to regional needs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft compelling narratives, support media engagement, and prepare briefing materials for senior leaders.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Have

  • Creative, detail-oriented problem solver who brings fresh ideas to the table and has a strong ability to execute

Benefits

  • We Dare! We offer robust compensation package including base and bonus, a 401K plan to help you secure your financial future
  • We Care! Pandora offers extensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, anniversary gift cards, recognition program and product discounts!
  • We Dream! Pandora is fostering growth and crafting opportunities to support the business needs which learning and development programs, continuous feedback, LinkedIn learning, tuition reimbursement and more
  • We Deliver! PTO Package including: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Celebration days and Paid Holidays
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