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

New York, USA (On-site)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive proactive media outreach and media relations for clients at Negri Firman, with a focus on luxury lifestyle coverage in NYC.

  • Own proactive outreach, craft pitches, and position clients with journalists across print, digital, and broadcast.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years PR experience (agency preferred) with strong writing and media-monitoring skills.
  • Standout: Interest in luxury, fashion, beauty, design, or lifestyle with in-office collaboration in New York.

Job Description

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
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NEGRI FIRMAN PR & COMMUNICATION

NEGRI FIRMAN PR & COMMUNICATION was founded in 2008 with the aim of changing the way traditional PR firms interact with clients and press. Our mission is to offer innovative and effective ways of communication to our clients, building tailor-made strategies to increase brand awareness and creating new approaches to PR promotion. The company has offices in Milan, New York, Los Angeles and London.

Founded in 2008
Milan, Lombardy, ITA
64 employees (29 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
468
Traffic Source Mix
Search
61.8%
Direct
25%
Referral
6.8%
Social
5.4%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~64

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
23 (36% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2