Director of PR & Communications at Oner Active | NY, US | Rezi

Director of PR & Communications at Oner Active

Director of PR & Communications

Oner Active · NY, US

1 weeks ago

Director of PR & Communications

Oner Active · NY, US

8 days ago
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About the Role

Shape and scale the PR strategy across all markets, setting direction, approach, and KPIs for both consumer and business PR. This high-visibility role requires a leader to support ambitious growth plans while remaining hands-on in pitching, writing, and managing key media relationships in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the global consumer PR strategy across fashion, lifestyle, fitness, and pop-culture media.
  • Identify, build and maintain relationships with key journalists, editors, and producers to secure high-impact product placements, gifting features, and brand coverage.
  • Plan and execute press events, launches, and experiential moments that generate cultural relevance and earned coverage.
  • Partner with marketing on integrated campaign moments, ensuring PR amplifies major product drops and brand campaigns.
  • Develop and execute a business PR strategy that positions Oner Active's growth story, leadership, and founder within business, retail, and trade media.
  • Build relationships with business, trade, and retail press to secure coverage of company milestones, funding, expansion, and leadership commentary.
  • Act as a strategic communications partner to founder and executive leadership, including message development, media training, and speaking opportunity identification.
  • Manage corporate narrative and reputation, including proactive positioning and reactive/crisis communications.
  • Direct reputation management efforts, authoring official holding statements and providing strategic counsel to executive leadership during complex or sensitive situations.
  • Accelerate the PR function, including agency selection and management, budget ownership, big wins and any future team hires.
  • Define PR KPIs and reporting frameworks, tracking earned media value, coverage quality, and share of voice against competitors.
  • Partner closely with the Marketing Director and cross-functional teams to ensure a unified brand narrative.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of Global PR and communications experience, with a mix of agency and in-house experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of securing both consumer press (fashion, lifestyle, fitness) and business/trade press coverage.
  • Established senior relationships with US media across consumer and business/trade press.
  • Experience supporting or partnering with a high-profile founder or executive on personal brand and media strategy.
  • Prior experience in apparel, activewear, beauty, or DTC/lifestyle brands is highly valued.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
  • Strong writing, storytelling, and executive communication skills.
  • Experience managing budgets, agencies, and developing and nurturing a team.

Skills

  • Global PR
  • Communications
  • Consumer PR
  • Business PR
  • Trade Press
  • Media Relations
  • Storytelling
  • Executive Communication
  • Budget Management
  • Agency Management
  • Team Development
  • Crisis Communications
  • Reputation Management

Location

  • New York, USA

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full Time

Experience Level

  • Director

Salary/Compensations

  • $150,000 to $200,000

About the Company

  • Oner Active believes every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being, building strong bodies and stronger minds.
  • The company's pillars are challenging themselves to create innovative and impactful products.
  • The mission is to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training, inspiring women to take centre stage in the gym.

Equal Opportunity

  • At Oner Active it’s about embracing diversity and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.
  • We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.
  • We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities during the recruitment process.
  • If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, we encourage you to reach out to our Recruitment team.