Manager, Public Relations and Influencer Strategy

New York City, NY (On-site)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrManager3+ years expSalaried Ft

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute PR and influencer programs to raise brand awareness, build an ecosystem of creators, and secure proactive media opportunities across lifestyle and culture.

  • Own end-to-end campaigns and media relationships.
  • Drive insights to optimize future initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute impactful PR and influencer campaigns that elevate Barry’s brand, drive awareness, and promote key initiatives, programming, and brand activities.
  • Build and manage a strategic influencer ecosystem, identifying and partnering with creators, tastemakers, and cultural voices aligned with the Barry’s brand to expand reach and engagement.
  • Direct and guide local PR agencies to ensure seamless, consistent storytelling across key markets and media outlets, delivering measurable results on time and within budget.
  • Leverage deep knowledge of the media, entertainment, fitness, and cultural landscape to generate proactive, innovative, and creative press and influencer opportunities for the brand.
  • Plan and execute press launches, influencer activations, trial classes, and promotional events that engage media, creators, and key community stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with consumer, business, and lifestyle media outlets, as well as influencer and creator partners, proactively pitching stories and brand moments that drive positive coverage.
  • Identify opportunities to amplify Barry’s brand through earned media, creator collaborations, and social storytelling across print, digital, social, audio, and video platforms.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Partnerships, and Community teams to develop integrated communications strategies aligned with key brand priorities.
  • Support the development of thought leadership and long-form storytelling opportunities that position Barry’s as a leader in fitness, culture, and lifestyle.
  • Prepare company spokespeople for media opportunities; serve as a company spokesperson when needed; and develop press materials including press releases, briefing documents, talking points, media lists, and Q&As.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of PR, Influencer Marketing and/or Communications experience.
  • Creativity and sense of initiative
  • Experience at an agency or in-house PR at a brand (both are a plus!)
  • Strong familiarity with Tribe Dynamics, CreatorIQ and similar tools
  • Genuine enthusiasm and knowledge of the fitness industry and influencer marketing landscape
  • Full understanding of media needs and media relationships
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication, and public speaking skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong multitasking skills; ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple initiatives.
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Barry's

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Barry's is the original high-energy cardio and strength interval training workout. Having launched in 1998 in Los Angeles it went on to spur a global boutique fitness movement. Since then, it has grown from “The Best Workout in the World,” to become not just a fitness leader, but a community and lifestyle with innovative in-studio and digital class modalities, Fuel Bars, retail offerings, and a competitive loyalty program. With more than 84 studios spanning 14 countries, plus Barry’s X – the brand’s inaugural digital fitness experience – Barry’s now brings its global Fit Fam community to its signature Red Room both virtually and physically. Following the success of the original workout, Barry’s expanded its class offerings to include: LIFT (a 50-minute class focusing on strength training with monthly benchmarks for attainable goal setting); RIDE (a 50-minute class offering high-intensity interval training style indoor cycling paired with traditional Barry’s floor work); and Barry’s X, the first-of-its-kind digital fitness community, that features both Live and On-Demand classes, each with Express and Full Length versions. Now a worldwide phenomenon with a cult-like following, Barry’s makes working hard and getting strong, fun.

Founded in 1998
Miami, Florida, USA
1.2K employees (67 in marketing)
66% recommend to a friend
66% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
647.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$47.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.4%
Direct
49.6%
Referral
5%
Social
3.1%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
29 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
8.5 years
Median Tenure
1.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2025
    Private Equity
  • Jun 2020
    Private Equity
  • Jul 2015
    Private Equity

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