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About the Role

The New York Post is seeking a dynamic and proactive Manager, PR & Communications to drive communications strategy and media visibility across The New York Post and The California Post. This role will serve as a key strategic partner in elevating our brands, journalists, executives, and industry presence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the VP of PR & Communications, helping develop and execute communications strategies that support business objectives and brand growth.
• Proactively identify and secure media opportunities that elevate New York Post and California Post journalists, editors, executives and thought leaders.
• Pitch and book reporters, editors and executives across television, radio, podcasts, digital outlets, conferences and industry events.
• Drive visibility for exclusive reporting, investigations, editorial franchises and key company initiatives through targeted media outreach.
• Manage and maintain the company’s awards calendar, identifying compelling entries across editorial, business, marketing, technology and industry recognition programs.
• Oversee the speakers bureau program, identifying opportunities for executives and editorial leaders to participate in conferences, panels and industry events.
• Support the planning and execution of tentpole initiatives, corporate announcements, partnerships, events, product launches and special projects.
• Draft and edit press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, award submissions, speaker bios and other communications materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, producers, bookers, conference organizers and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities, competitive insights and emerging narratives.
• Collaborate closely with editorial, marketing, product, business development and executive teams to ensure consistent messaging and maximize communications impact.
• Track, measure, and report on communications performance, including media placements, speaker engagements, awards recognition and other key metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in public relations, communications, media relations, journalism or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape, including television, radio, podcasts, digital media and industry events.
• Demonstrated success securing earned media placements and booking spokespeople across a variety of outlets.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience managing awards programs, speaker opportunities or executive visibility initiatives is highly preferred.
• Ability to identify compelling story angles and transform business priorities into media opportunities.
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with journalists, executives and external partners.
• Passion for news, media, entertainment and The Post family of brands, including Page Six, VRT and The California Post.
• Energetic, positive, collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a sense of humor and enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

• Public Relations
• Communications
• Media Relations
• Journalism
• Media Outreach
• Writing
• Editing
• Storytelling
• Project Management
• Relationship Building

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $95,000 - $110,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more.
• Optional benefits to meet diverse needs.

About the Company

• The New York Post is one of America’s most iconic and recognizable news brands, delivering bold headlines, unforgettable scoops, and sharp commentary since 1801.
• With a legacy built on fearless journalism and a distinctly New York attitude, The Post has evolved far beyond its print roots to become a modern media powerhouse.
• Today, the New York Post Digital Network is one of the most influential voices in the industry, reaching millions of readers each month across an expansive portfolio of brands, including NYPost.com, PageSix.com, Decider.com and The California Post.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
• EEO/Disabled/Vets