Communications Manager – Media Relations Negri Firman PR & Communications | New York, NY Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Support and execute proactive media outreach on behalf of clients, developing pitches and story angles that resonate with the right journalists
• Help build and maintain the agency's relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across print, digital, broadcast, and trade media
• Draft press releases, media advisories, pitches, and talking points with accuracy and a strong editorial eye
• Assist in positioning clients as go-to sources for journalists covering their beats
• Monitor client press mentions daily across all media channels using industry-standard tools
• Compile and deliver coverage reports with clear, organized summaries and relevant insights
• Track media trends and flag emerging storylines relevant to client narratives
• Serve as a reliable day-to-day contact for clients, managing communications with professionalism and responsiveness
• Support interview preparation, briefing documents, and media training logistics
• Collaborate with senior team members on account strategy and campaign execution
• Contribute to new business research and pitch preparation as needed

Requirements

• 3–5 years of PR or communications experience, agency experience preferred
• A growing network of media contacts and genuine enthusiasm for building it further
• Strong writing skills across all PR formats: pitches, press releases, and client correspondence
• Familiarity with media monitoring platforms (Meltwater, Cision, Critical Mention, or similar)
• A keen interest in luxury, fashion, beauty, design, or lifestyle: Negri Firman's world
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines at once
• A team player who thrives in an in-person, collaborative office culture
• New York City-based and available to work in-office Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits