Responsibilities

• spearhead culture-driven integrated communications programs that extend beyond media relations.
• create and secure compelling storytelling opportunities across earned media and owned social channels and support complex experiential moments.
• The role is built for the future of earned media and the quickly changing media landscape, with an emphasis on being a driver across key communications clients including American Express.
• Serve as a strategic counsel to clients and as a leader of a talented communications team.
• Develop strong integrated communications strategies that build brand awareness and achieve key business objectives.
• Build effective and creative earned programming that breaks through in today's cluttered media landscape and understands the future of earned media.
• In addition to team management and mentorship experience, we are also looking for someone who can be a part of new business and management decisions.
• Be a thought-partner for senior-level clients by understanding their business while helping to maintain and deepen our client relationship.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, the competitive landscape, and confidently provide strategic point-of-views to the client.
• Develop creative, award-winning campaign ideas informed by insights and rooted in culture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in communications
• Deep understanding of and appreciation for the premium lifestyle space, both brands and media
• Experience balancing business and brand considerations in both high level concept and day-to-day execution
• In depth understanding of the future of earned media, new media, social media and the digital landscape
• Proven track record of practical and successful application of ideas
• Integrated communications and PR agency experience; brand partnerships and large-scale activation experience preferred
• Experience in leading and mentoring a diverse team, exemplifying excellent judgment and people skills
• Understanding of brand partnerships and experience in working with creative teams to build effective strategies and campaigns
• Creative storytelling skills coupled with a deep understanding on how to package a modern earned story, understand the importance of visual elements
• Deep understanding of developing media strategies and strong media relationships across luxury, lifestyle and travel

Preferred

• Integrated communications and PR agency experience; brand partnerships and large-scale activation experience preferred
• Proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms

Benefits

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus