Event & PR Manager

New York City, NY (On-site)

$90K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end event and experiential programs in NYC, turning live moments into content, brand narratives, and measurable PR impact.

  • Event strategy and execution ownership across NYC metro, aligned with brand and marketing goals.
  • Media, influencer, and content creator relationship management to unlock coverage and partnerships.
  • Story-led content planning and post-event assets to feed social channels and broader campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to define event and experiential objectives aligned with broader brand, PR, and marketing goals
  • Lead planning and execution of events, activations, and brand moments that reinforce FreshDirect’s presence in New York’s food and cultural landscape
  • Develop creative event concepts and attendee experiences, including collaborations with chefs, restaurants, influencers, media, and cultural partners
  • Ensure all events are delivered on time, on budget, and at a high standard of execution
  • Assist in building and maintaining relationships with media, influencers, and content creators in partnership with senior marketing leadership
  • Manage media lists, outreach tracking, and coverage reporting
  • Monitor brand mentions and assist with reputation management and issue escalation as needed
  • Support storytelling efforts that translate events and campaigns into broader brand narratives
  • Collaborate with marketing and social teams to support content planning tied to events, campaigns, and brand moments
  • Coordinate asset collection (photo, video, recap materials) from events for use across digital and social channels

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or related discipline.
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects across events, marketing, or communications simultaneously
  • Experience working with agencies, vendors, and cross-functional internal teams
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams at once
  • Highly flexible and adaptable- comfortable pivoting quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
  • Adept project manager with the ability to own timelines, flag risks, and drive projects to completion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce polished briefing documents and present to senior stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across teams at all levels.
  • High level of professionalism, initiative, and a solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred

  • Nimble learner who embraces change and continuously seeks to improve processes and outcomes.
  • Comfortable with AI tools and emerging event tech; enthusiasm for leveraging technology to work smarter.
  • A true passion for food and a genuine belief in FreshDirect's mission to deliver the best to our customers.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance
  • State-of-the-art Bronx campus with on-site basketball court, cafeteria, and employee market
  • Onsite FREE parking
  • FREE employee shuttle bus service from nearby Subway station
  • Training, leadership development, and tuition discount at local colleges
  • 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and Brooklyn wine store
  • Minimum 50% employee discount at our onsite employee market
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FreshDirect

FreshDirect is building a better food system by connecting people closer to the highest quality, freshest food possible through a best-in-class delivery experience. We do this by having higher standards, sourcing locally and sustainably, and caring more for the people and communities we serve.Why choose FreshDirect?We're a company that thrives on teamwork. Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food. Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation. We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field. Great people deserve great perks. We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including: -A flexible and generous paid time off plan -401K match-Tuition Discount Program -20% off at Freshdirect.com-Onsite employee market (discounted prices)-Onsite gym, fitness and meditation classes-Onsite full service cafeteria-24-hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway

Founded in 1998
Bronx, New York, USA
1.7K employees (157 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
699.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29%
Direct
67.1%
Referral
3%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
53 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$280M
Last Raise
$189M
Private Equity, 9 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2016
    Private Equity • $189M
  • Apr 2014
    Series Unknown • $10M
  • Mar 2011
    Series Unknown • $50M

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