Responsibilities

• Enhance the company’s storytelling to showcase why Macy’s is a leading brand and retail innovator.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for key company initiatives involving brand and product such as new partnerships and collaborations, expansions, and consumer campaigns and activations to generate positive media coverage.
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with traditional and non-traditional media contacts, focusing on national and priority media markets across all regions.
• Create and edit press materials and media advisories, manage new media content development, and pitch stories for ongoing placements.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external leadership, including company executives, brand and product leadership, civic partners, and non-profit organizations.
• Provide media training for spokespeople, focusing on thought leadership for key company executives to represent Macy’s nationally and in their respective markets.
• Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges and media interactions effectively.
• Collaborate with the External Communications Team to recap media results quarterly and by project.
• Review internal and external communications materials to ensure alignment with the organization's overall mission and goals.
• Assist in managing the budget for the brand and product communications pillar.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• 5+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, communications, or a related field
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs
• Provide on-site support for key enterprise events; on weekends and national holidays as needed
• Able to travel occasionally throughout the region

Preferred

• Prior retail experience a plus
• Established contacts with consumer and business media outlets are highly desirable

Benefits

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement
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