Manager, Corporate Communications

Manager Corporate Communications Hybrid New York NY

Job Overview

Marquee Brands is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to support and advance the companys global communications strategy across corporate executive and portfolio channels. Reporting to the Director PR & Corporate Communications this role will support the strategy and day-to-day execution of external and internal communications from media relations and executive positioning to acquisitions strategic partnerships portfolio milestones and industry recognition.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications professional with a strong command of the media landscape exceptional writing skills and the organizational agility to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. This person thrives in a fast-paced matrixed environment brings sharp editorial judgment to everything they produce and knows how to move quickly without sacrificing quality. As a member of the Corporate Communications team this role will collaborate closely with executive leadership and teams across Marquee Brands Home & Culinary Fashion & Lifestyle Luxury and Active & Outdoor platforms.

About Marquee Brands

Marquee Brands is the premier accelerator of timeless brands unlocking value and building global influence. With a focus on driving growth and building sustainable brand equity we partner with best-in-class manufacturers operators retailers and distributors to scale brands across markets and channels. Marquee Brands global portfolio spans three distinct platforms: Home & Culinary Fashion & Lifestyle Luxury and Active & Outdoor. The portfolio of brands includes Martha Stewart Laura Ashley Sur La Table Emeril Lagasse Americas Test Kitchen Roberto Cavalli BCBGMAXAZRIA BCBG Ben Sherman Bruno Magli Anti Social Social Club Totes Isotoner Destination Maternity Motherhood A Pea in the Pod Stance Dakine and Body Glove. For more information visit .

Responsibilities

Corporate Media Relations and Reputation

• Develop and execute communications plans supporting company priorities acquisitions strategic partnerships market expansions executive news and portfolio milestones
• Proactively identify and pursue business trade and industry media opportunities across print digital broadcast and emerging platforms
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists editors and producers covering business fashion luxury retail licensing home and consumer goods
• Manage day-to-day media inquiries and coordinate clear timely and on-message responses
• Draft corporate statements Q&As and reactive messaging partnering with leadership Legal and other stakeholders on sensitive or reputation-related matters
• Monitor media coverage industry developments and emerging issues to identify storytelling opportunities reputational considerations and broader communications trends
• Track and analyze communications performance translating results into actionable insights and executive-ready recaps

Executive Communications and Thought Leadership

• Support executive visibility programs including media interviews speaking engagements conferences panels and other industry opportunities
• Draft and refine executive talking points briefing materials speeches presentations op-eds and bylined content
• Prepare executives for media interviews and external appearances ensuring alignment with company messaging and business priorities
• Support executive thought leadership and LinkedIn content through editorial planning content development and timely industry commentary
• Evaluate incoming speaking and visibility opportunities based on audience relevance and alignment with company priorities

Content and Channel Management

• Develop high-quality communications materials including press releases media pitches corporate statements FAQs website copy newsletters and company updates
• Manage and evolve Marquee Brands corporate LinkedIn presence including content planning drafting publishing and performance tracking
• Maintain the Corporate Communications editorial calendar ensuring a consistent cadence and coordinated approach across company announcements executive moments and portfolio news
• Support monthly portfolio newsletters executive summaries and select company-wide communications
• Manage corporate and portfolio awards programs including identifying opportunities developing submissions tracking results and amplifying recognition internally and externally
• Maintain core corporate messaging biographies fact sheets presentations and other communications resources

Cross-functional and Portfolio Collaboration

• Work closely with executive leadership Business Development Brand and Marketing teams to support company priorities and announcements
• Translate complex business developments into clear narratives for media employees partners and other stakeholders
• Help maintain consistency across corporate executive and portfolio messaging while adapting communications for different audiences and channels
• Coordinate with external agencies media-monitoring partners and other communications vendors as needed
• Manage multiple communications projects timelines and approval processes with strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate communications public relations or a related field gained in-house at an agency or through a combination of both
• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism English or a related field or equivalent profession experience
• Proven track record of developing and executing high-impact communications strategies that support a range of business objectives
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills with strong editorial judgment across formats: releases pitches executive materials and digital content
• Established media relationships across business trade and lifestyle press; experience with fashion consumer goods or licensing industry outlets a strong plus
• Experience working within or alongside a multi-brand licensed or portfolio business preferred; agency background welcome
• Deep familiarity with LinkedIn as a corporate and executive communications channel
• Proficiency with media monitoring and analytics tools
• Experience in luxury fashion consumer goods or corporate agency settings strongly preferred

Marquee Brands Benefits and Perks

• Youll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open entrepreneurial and fun.

• Competitive salary and bonus structure

• Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision

• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)

• Short-term and Long-term disability

• Parental Leave

• Life insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• Action Days - two (2) fully paid Marquee In Action days each calendar year to dedicate your time to a charity or cause of your choice.

• 11 Paid Holidays: In addition to Paid vacation.

Salary $70000-$85000 bonus

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties responsibilities or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

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