Senior Communications Manager – Media Relations Negri Firman PR & Communications | New York, NY Full-Time
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Senior Communications Manager – Media Relations Negri Firman PR & Communications | New York, NY Full-Time
About Negri Firman
Negri Firman is an independent communications and marketing agency founded by Silvia Negri Firman in 2008, with the mission of transforming the way traditional communications firms interact with clients, press, and the wider industry. An international luxury communications and marketing agency, Negri Firman operates globally with offices in Milan, New York, Los Angeles, and London, working through a trusted network of partners worldwide.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Communications professional to join the Negri Firman team in New York. This is a media relations role for someone who is genuinely plugged into the press landscape someone who has real journalist relationships, sharp instincts for a story, and the drive to deliver coverage that matters to clients.
You won't just manage accounts. You'll be the person journalists call back, the one clients rely on, and the colleague who makes the whole team better.
This is a fully in-office role, five days a week at our New York City office. We're a collaborative, fast-moving team and we do our best work together — in the room, not over Slack. If you thrive in an energetic office environment and want to be part of a tight-knit, high-performing team, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Do
Media Relations & Proactive Outreach
• Build on and maintain an active network of journalist, editor, and producer contacts across print, digital, broadcast, and trade media
• Proactively develop story angles and pitch clients to the right journalists at the right moment, with the instincts to know the difference
• Draft compelling pitches, press releases, media advisories, and talking points that cut through the noise
• Position yourself, and Negri Firman. as a trusted, reliable resource for media contacts across your beats
Press Monitoring & Insights
• Monitor client press mentions across all channels in real time using industry-standard tools
• Deliver regular coverage reports that go beyond clip counts:with strategic analysis of narrative trends, sentiment, share of voice, and what it all means for the client
• Identify emerging storylines or reputation risks early and bring solutions, not just alerts
Client Management
• Serve as a senior day-to-day contact for clients, translating their goals into media strategies that get traction
• Prepare clients for interviews, manage messaging consistency, and counsel on communications decisions
• Handle multiple accounts with professionalism, responsiveness, and the calm that comes with experience
What We're Looking For
• 5–8 years of PR or communications experience; agency experience strongly preferred
• A real, active journalist network (you should be able to name your contacts and have a recent pitch win to talk about)
• Exceptional writing across all PR formats: pitches, press releases, and client communications
• Experience with media monitoring platforms (Meltwater, Cision, Critical Mention, or equivalent)
• Strong news judgment and the ability to move fast when a story is live
• A collaborative, in-person mindset: someone who values the energy and speed of working shoulder-to-shoulder with a team
• New York City-based and available to work in-office Monday through Friday
Why Negri Firman
• Work closely with senior leadership on meaningful, high-profile accounts
• A firm that values relationships — with clients, with media, and within the team
• A true in-office culture where decisions get made, ideas get built, and careers move faster
• Boutique environment where your work is visible and your growth is real
• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply
Send your resume and a brief note on a recent media win you're proud of to -- Coverage samples welcome.
Negri Firman PR & Communications is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, caregiver status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, New York State, or New York City law.
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In accordance with the NYC Fair Chance Act, Negri Firman PR & Communications considers all applicants, including those with conviction histories, in a manner consistent with applicable law. Criminal history will not be considered until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.