About the role

  • Manager, Communications focusing on PR and media relations for NYC tourism industry. Involves writing, media engagement, and managing communication strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Write PR materials: press releases, media advisories, fact sheets, pitches, statements, briefing docs and talking points for media interviews.
  • Manage written materials in the online newsroom.
  • Manage and lead organization of NYC Tourism domestic media contact list, along with other media lists for various PR activities.
  • Manage media clipping and contact database.
  • Manage domestic PR evaluation, merchandising and reporting including status reports; weekly press roundup (alongside Manager, Communications – International); program recaps, quarterly and annual summaries, etc.
  • Handle reactive media relations: lead on daily management of press inbox and press office phone line.
  • Proactive media outreach to generate earned media coverage results on key messaging pillars, marketing programs and tourism initiatives.
  • Organize individual and group media trips including travel arrangements, itineraries and tracking results; manage CityPASS, MTA and gift card programs.
  • Support coordination of gala comms, press conferences and media activations, including creative project management and handling decks, remarks, media alerts and outreach.
  • Support Director, Communications – Domestic in maintaining domestic PR/editorial calendars.
  • Manage scheduling and agenda for weekly check-in with Director, Communications – Domestic.
  • Update weekly global communications agendas with domestic PR activity.
  • Occasional on-call media monitoring.

Requirements

  • Minimum four years’ experience in a communications role (agency or in-house).
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Ability to build strong local/domestic media relationships.
  • Confidence to build and maintain media and industry relationships.
  • Experience in generating and securing earned media placements.
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
  • High attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Flexibility and comfort managing change.
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend events or site visits across the five boroughs.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, Power Point.
  • Knowledge of Muck Rack or similar PR coverage monitoring database.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in-office (Tues/Wed required + 1 flex day); Fridays remote.
  • Generous Time Off : PTO days and sick time.
  • Holidays : up to 12 paid company holidays, plus extended Winter Break.
  • Floating Holiday: 1 per year, front-loaded.
  • Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HRA and DCA.
  • Retirement & Development : Retirement savings plan and professional development opportunities.
  • Perks: Quarterly cell phone credit to subsidize your plan and monthly transit/commuter allowance.

Job title

Manager, Communications – Domestic

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$88,200 - $110,250 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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