Public Relations Manager

Full Time Job
Negri Firman is looking for an experienced Public Relations Manager to join the growing team in New York. This opportunity will take a lead role in the global agency's New York-based Lifestyle division, working across fashion, design, and lifestyle clients as well as new business efforts.

The candidate will require a proven track record of developing and executing strategic, integrated campaigns (including earned media, activations, partnerships, KOLs/influencers, and events). Strong media and industry contacts - both regional and national, creativity and culturally aware are a must. Previous experience working with food & beverages, hospitality, art/design, cultural institutions, related consumer products is strongly preferred. Must be highly goal-oriented, have an independent spirit, and have a team player attitude.

Responsibilities
• Day to day client management
• Understanding client business objectives and crafting strategies that reflect the client's business objectives
• Maintaining and building high-level media relationships
• Lead client accounts and programs from planning to execution
• Identify both traditional and out of the box concepts to connect clients with existing and new audiences
• Deliver strong media coverage through pitching and leadership
• Consistently produce high-quality communications content
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients offering sound counsel and guidance
• Propose and secure relationships on behalf of clients with media, potential collaborations, and personalities
• Seek out and propose new business ideas, playing an active role in creating proposals and pitch meetings

Skills and requirements
• 4-7 years' experience at a PR agency or an in-house PR/Communications/Marketing position
• A track record of success within lifestyle industries, including top tier media results
• A track record of success overseeing big-budget and integrated campaigns
• Strong high-level media contacts