Manager, PR & Communications (US) at Code and Theory | New York City, NY | $80K/yr – $100K/yr

Code and Theory

Manager, PR & Communications (US)

New York City, NY (On-site)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate external and internal comms for a tech/advertising agency, shaping story angles, managing agency partners, and steering press coverage and executive messaging across launches, events, and industry moments.

Media Strategy & Agency Collaboration: draft press releases, build media lists, pitch opportunities, and support launches.
Executive & Internal Communications: act as liaison across teams, align messaging, prep Q&As and talking points.
Measurement & Opportunity Tracking: track press coverage, speaking engagements, awards, and competitive moments; manage interview briefs.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Partner with network agencies to draft press releases, pitch and build media lists, develop story angles and support launches (client wins, initiatives, partnerships, thought leadership) - Serve as a go-to communications liaison across teams and partner agencies, connecting stakeholders, aligning messaging and keeping PR/internal comms workstreams moving - Pitch media and support inbound opportunities; coordinate interview logistics and briefing materials - Track and report on press coverage, executive mentions, speaking opportunities and competitive/news moments - Manage awards and event submissions: calendar, requirements, writing, approvals and post-submission follow-up - Help prepare for key industry moments and events (conferences, speaking opportunities) by coordinating timelines, materials, briefing docs and follow-up - Support executive communications: talking points, Q&A, bylines - Support internal communications: network-wide updates, key announcements

Code and Theory

3.5 Glassdoor

Code and Theory Network is the only network with a balance of 50% creative and 50% engineers at scale. The technology-first group within Stagwell Group is built to partner with businesses to navigate the complexity of changing consumer behaviors, emerging technologies and AI. With a global footprint and the capabilities to work across the entire consumer journey, we crave the hardest problems to solve. The network includes the flagship agency Code and Theory as well as Kettle, Mediacurrent, Rhythm and Truelogic. Code and Theory clients include Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, MSNBC, NFL, Pfizer and Zappos. For more, visit codeandtheory.com.

Founded in 2001

New York, New York, USA

1.5K employees (256 in marketing)

www.codeandtheory.com

63% recommend to a friend

78% CEO approval