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Overview/Purpose

Conde Nast is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications based in New York to help lead strategic brand communications for Vanity Fair, GQ and Pitchfork. The Senior Manager will report to the Director of Communications for Vanity Fair, GQ and Pitchfork, and will play a pivotal role in strengthening and executing the PR strategy to elevate the world-class editorial and business narratives for all three iconic brands. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with editorial leaders to build a strong, integrated communications program and drive innovation among the team to help amplify the journalism, content and leadership across the brands in new ways.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise in brand communications to deliver best-in-class communications and PR campaigns and initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Director of Communications and editorial leadership on wider narrative positioning and business strategy.
• With a clear point of view, execute advanced strategies and tactics with measurable results to build both consumer and industry awareness.
• Promote content, talent and business priorities across Vanity Fair, GQ, and Pitchfork spanning all platforms, including print, digital, social, audio, and video.
• Cultivate top-tier media relationships to secure opportunities for key editorial and business priorities. Must love to pitch.
• Identify third-party commentary topics, trends and news agenda items in order to proactively pitch and secure daily media coverage.
• Prepare, research, plan, and implement integrated communication strategies derived from business priorities, in collaboration with Director of Communications and internal stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality written materials including key messaging, narrative, press releases, Q&A and statements.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Expert in communications with high standing and known reputation in media and among top journalists.
• A clear understanding of the changing face of the global media landscape to inform the creation of new PR strategies.
• Consistent track record of securing high-level media coverage in news, trade, consumer and entertainment press.
• Ability to work collaboratively across global teams; comfortable interacting with senior leaders and executives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive and existing relationships with media contacts, including news, business, trade, consumer and entertainment reporters.
• 7 years experience in media and/or entertainment communications.
• Impeccable writing skills; samples will be required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $95,000 - $120,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

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Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.