Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & PR
The Business of HLTH Podcast
District of Columbia, USA (Remote)
$115K/yr - $130K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level4+ years exp.
13 hrs ago
Senior Communications Manager – Media Relations Negri Firman PR & Communications | New York, NY Full-Time
New York, USA (On-site)
$85K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Summary
Drive senior PR leadership for a boutique firm by building media relations, crafting high-impact pitches, and translating client goals into media strategies that gain traction.
- Must-have: 5–8 years PR/communications experience and an active journalist network with recent wins.
- Standout: Senior day-to-day client contact, translating goals into media strategies, and rapid-response capabilities.
- Experience with media monitoring and reporting beyond clips, including sentiment and share of voice.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build on and maintain an active network of journalist, editor, and producer contacts across print, digital, broadcast, and trade media
- Proactively develop story angles and pitch clients to the right journalists at the right moment, with the instincts to know the difference
- Draft compelling pitches, press releases, media advisories, and talking points that cut through the noise
- Position yourself, and Negri Firman. as a trusted, reliable resource for media contacts across your beats
- Monitor client press mentions across all channels in real time using industry-standard tools
- Deliver regular coverage reports that go beyond clip counts: with strategic analysis of narrative trends, sentiment, share of voice, and what it all means for the client
- Identify emerging storylines or reputation risks early and bring solutions, not just alerts
- Serve as a senior day-to-day contact for clients, translating their goals into media strategies that get traction
- Prepare clients for interviews, manage messaging consistency, and counsel on communications decisions
- Handle multiple accounts with professionalism, responsiveness, and the calm that comes with experience
Requirements
- 5–8 years of PR or communications experience; agency experience strongly preferred
- A real, active journalist network (you should be able to name your contacts and have a recent pitch win to talk about)
- Exceptional writing across all PR formats: pitches, press releases, and client communications
- Experience with media monitoring platforms (Meltwater, Cision, Critical Mention, or equivalent)
- Strong news judgment and the ability to move fast when a story is live
- A collaborative, in-person mindset: someone who values the energy and speed of working shoulder-to-shoulder with a team
- New York City-based and available to work in-office Monday through Friday
Preferred
- Work closely with senior leadership on meaningful, high-profile accounts
- A firm that values relationships — with clients, with media, and within the team
- A true in-office culture where decisions get made, ideas get built, and careers move faster
- Boutique environment where your work is visible and your growth is real
- Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
Benefits
- Work closely with senior leadership on meaningful, high-profile accounts
- A firm that values relationships — with clients, with media, and within the team
- A true in-office culture where decisions get made, ideas get built, and careers move faster
- Boutique environment where your work is visible and your growth is real
- Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
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.
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
